Matt Boldy

Three Swedish players selected for Olympics help Minnesota to 4–3 overtime win over Montreal

A thrilling NHL game between Minnesota and Montreal was decided in overtime. Three Swedish players who qualified for the Olympics contributed to Minnesota's victory.

Jesper Bratt Leads New Jersey to Sixth Straight Win Over Minnesota

Swedish Jesper Bratt scored the last goal of the match when New Jersey crushed Minnesota with 4–1 at home in their sixth straight win.

Joel Eriksson Ek's Late Goal Sends Minnesota to Stanley Cup Playoffs

Time was running out. Then Joel Eriksson Ek scored the 2-2 goal against Anaheim and secured a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for his Minnesota. It felt good to see that puck go in, says Eriksson Ek to reporters after the game.

Finland crushed by rampant USA

In nearly two periods, Finland kept up and gave the USA a match in the Four Nations. Then everything fell apart. Finland lost big, 1–6, and will aim for revenge on Saturday against Sweden. We need to be better, says team captain Aleksander Barkov.

Brother duos selected for the USA's team

It will be a family atmosphere in the USA's Four Nations team. Two pairs of brothers were included when the team was presented during the night to Thursday. Canada also presented its team. I was very surprised, says forward Travis Konecny.

Nylander saved a point – Gustavsson shone