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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.

Swedish Ice Hockey Gathers 92 Experts to Revive Elite Talent

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.

Djurgården Promoted to SHL as Fans Celebrate on Ice

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 Sets NHL Goal Record, Shifts Focus to Stanley Cup Playoffs

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 Breaks Gretzky's Record with 895th NHL Goal

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.

Ovechkin's Ties to Putin Stir Controversy as NHL Record Nears

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.

Two goals by Rakell – but Nylander had the final say

"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".

"The Emotional Meeting" awakens feelings – after the star's outburst

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.

Sundin: "I believe that will be a crucial role"

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.

Do you remember Salming's tribute and Boork's odd move?

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".

Mats Sundin can receive a major literary award

"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.

"It would have been cool to play with Nylander and Forsberg"

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.

Swedish NHL fighter reached 1,000 matches

"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

"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