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Ekholm and Edmonton Seek Revenge in Stanley Cup Final Rematch Against Florida

This year's Stanley Cup final will be a replay of last year's title match, with Edmonton facing Florida once again. Swedish defenseman Mattias Ekholm, back on the ice, helped Edmonton knock out Dallas (6–3).

Ekholm and Edmonton Seek Revenge in Stanley Cup Final Rematch Against Florida

Adrian Kempe Shines as Kings Edge Oilers in Stanley Cup Thriller

It was a real sea battle when Los Angeles beat Edmonton in the first Stanley Cup eighth-final. And right in the middle of it all stood Swedish Adrian Kempe, steering the ship.

Adrian Kempe Shines as Kings Edge Oilers in Stanley Cup Thriller

The Reserve in Top Line – Forsling Was Missing

He came in on a recall – well inside Tre Kronor, Pittsburgh star Rickard Rakell was placed in a top line. I'm clearly very happy about this opportunity, says Rakell.

The Reserve in Top Line – Forsling Was Missing

Bloody in the overtime thriller – defender injured

Bloody scenes unfolded on the NHL ice in Toronto – when visiting Edmonton defenseman Darnell Nurse received a hit to the head. A Swedish point contributed to the home team's win, 4–3 after overtime.

Bloody in the overtime thriller – defender injured

Nylander saved a point – Gustavsson shone

William Nylander scored the team's goal, but it was only one point for Toronto, who lost to Minnesota 1-2 in NHL ice hockey. The goal came with a numerical advantage with less than a minute left of the first period.

Nylander saved a point – Gustavsson shone

Florida make history with first Stanley Cup win

Florida are Stanley Cup champions after beating Edmonton 2–1 in the seventh and decisive final match in NHL ice hockey. The three Swedes on the team – Gustav Forsling, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Kevin Stenlund can now celebrate Florida's first championship title to date.

Florida make history with first Stanley Cup win

Florida's Turnaround – First Stanley Cup Title

Florida had three straight defeats on their back. But when it mattered, the team and its three Swedes went all out.

Florida's Turnaround – First Stanley Cup Title

Guide: Edmonton on the Brink of Historic Comeback

From 0-3 deficit to 3-3. Tonight, Edmonton Oilers can complete a historic turnaround in the Stanley Cup Final against Florida Panthers as the seventh and decisive match is played.

Guide: Edmonton on the Brink of Historic Comeback

Edmonton's Wild Turnaround – Levels the Final

Edmonton has levelled the Stanley Cup final against Florida, with three wins in a row after last night's 5-1 thrashing. The nerves will thus be put to the test in a seventh and decisive final match – can Edmonton succeed in what no team has done in over 80 years?.

Edmonton's Wild Turnaround – Levels the Final

Edmonton crush Florida - still in the final

Florida were a win away from taking home the Stanley Cup title. Instead, they were utterly thrashed by Edmonton, who took the match 8–1.

Edmonton crush Florida - still in the final

The Transformation of Doldisen: "A Bit Clumsy and Comfortable"

From unwanted to one of the world's hottest backs. Gustav Forsling, 27, has made a spectacular journey in the NHL with Florida Panthers – and can now crown it by becoming Stanley Cup champion.

The Transformation of Doldisen: "A Bit Clumsy and Comfortable"