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Nicklas Bäckström's Return to Brynäs Matches Forsberg's Impact
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Nicklas Bäckström's Return to Brynäs Matches Forsberg's Impact

Nicklas Bäckström is back in Swedish ice hockey and Brynäs. A message that is welcomed by the former World Championship gold hero and expert Joel Lundqvist
Anton Frondell Drafted Third by Chicago in NHL Draft
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Anton Frondell Drafted Third by Chicago in NHL Draft

Djurgårdens supertalent Anton Frondell was selected by Chicago as third in this year's NHL draft. Teammate Victor Eklund was picked by New York Islanders as number 16
Swedish Prospects Anton Frondell and Victor Eklund Eye Top NHL Draft Picks
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Swedish Prospects Anton Frondell and Victor Eklund Eye Top NHL Draft Picks

Two talents from Djurgården are tipped to go high in the NHL draft. The 18-year-olds Anton Frondell is estimated to be able to go as high as third and Victor Eklund a few notches behind
Swedish Ice Hockey Gathers 92 Experts to Revive Elite Talent
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Swedish Ice Hockey Gathers 92 Experts to Revive Elite Talent

No World Championship gold since 2018 and a 13-year long gold drought in junior World Championship. So what is needed for Swedish ice hockey to become the best in the world again? We have an incredible top level, but no Nicklas Lidström or Peter Forsberg, says Mike Helber, the ice hockey association's strategic sports manager
Djurgården Promoted to SHL as Fans Celebrate on Ice
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Djurgården Promoted to SHL as Fans Celebrate on Ice

Veteran Linus Klasen, 39, became the big matchwinner when Djurgården took the step up to SHL. With a work of art to penalty and an assist to the 3–1 goal, he got Hovet to shake in blue and yellow euphoria
Ovechkin Sets NHL Goal Record, Shifts Focus to Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Ovechkin Sets NHL Goal Record, Shifts Focus to Stanley Cup Playoffs

After Alexander Ovechkin's goal record in NHL, teammates can focus on the Stanley Cup playoffs – instead of helping Washington's Russian superstar to the record. It can be put aside a bit, says Rasmus Sandin with a hoarse voice after the weekend's celebrations
Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Record with 895th NHL Goal
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Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Record with 895th NHL Goal

Alexander Ovechkin is historic. In the second period against New York Islanders, he scored his 895th NHL goal in his career, and thereby broke Wayne Gretzky's "impossible" goal record
Ovechkin's Ties to Putin Stir Controversy as NHL Record Nears
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Ovechkin's Ties to Putin Stir Controversy as NHL Record Nears

He is on his way to becoming the greatest and best goal scorer of all time in NHL. But superstar Alexander Ovechkin's connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin bothers many
Two goals by Rakell – but Nylander had the final say
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Two goals by Rakell – but Nylander had the final say

Rickard Rakell scored twice for Pittsburgh at home against Toronto in NHL hockey. He simultaneously recorded his 500th point – but the role of matchwinner was snatched by William Nylander
"The Emotional Meeting" awakens feelings – after the star's outburst
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"The Emotional Meeting" awakens feelings – after the star's outburst

Rival match and must-win game at the same time. Then the Finnkampen can become a "hate match"
Sundin: "I believe that will be a crucial role"
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Sundin: "I believe that will be a crucial role"

Unity and role acceptance are keys for Sweden to succeed in Four Nations. That's what the Tre Kronor stars who won the Olympic Games gold in Turin 19 years ago think
Do you remember Salming's tribute and Boork's odd move?
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Do you remember Salming's tribute and Boork's odd move?

The incredible tribute to Börje Salming, Leif Boork's remarkable move and the scandal scheme that brought down Sweden. Ahead of Four Nations, we offer here some important events from previous tournaments with NHL national teams
Mats Sundin can receive a major literary award
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Mats Sundin can receive a major literary award

Mats Sundin is among the nominees for the Adlibris Prize of the Year. The ice hockey icon can be awarded for his autobiography "Tur & retur"
"It would have been cool to play with Nylander and Forsberg"
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"It would have been cool to play with Nylander and Forsberg"

He is already sharper than Mats Sundin as a teenager. Now, the super talent Leo Carlsson, 19, dreams that his form will take him to the NHL's star tournament with the national team
Swedish NHL fighter reached 1,000 matches
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Swedish NHL fighter reached 1,000 matches

Calgary's Swedish center and team captain Mikael Backlund passed a milestone on Wednesday night. The match against Utah away was his 1,000th in the NHL, moreover for the same team
"Sudden": Gets incredible respect for his parents
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"Sudden": Gets incredible respect for his parents

For two decades, Mats Sundin stood in the center – as a celebrated star in Toronto and Tre Kronor. After his career, the hockey legend has kept a significantly lower profile
"Sudden": Gets Incredible Respect for His Parents
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"Sudden": Gets Incredible Respect for His Parents

For two decades, Mats Sundin stood in the center – as a celebrated star in Toronto and Tre Kronor. After his career, the hockey legend has kept a significantly lower profile
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