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The tournament starts tonight – this is what's at stake

Tonight, the star-studded Four Nations begins. Sweden meets Canada in the premiere of the first NHL national team tournament since 2016.

The tournament starts tonight – this is what's at stake

The Master Ready for Play: "No Danger"

Master back Gustav Forsling was back after a break and took his first shifts with Tre Kronor in Montreal. It felt really good, I'm healthy and fresh, so no danger, he says.

The Master Ready for Play: "No Danger"

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

"This is what you dream about"

He has played four matches in six days ahead of the Four Nations. But the enthusiasm to lead Tre Kronor blows away the fatigue for team captain Victor Hedman, 34.

"This is what you dream about"

Zibanejad in fine scoring form ahead of the European Championship

Mika Zibanejad was behind Rangers' winning goal and was credited with another assist when the team beat Boston at home with 3–2. The meeting had a goalless start and it wasn't until over six minutes into the middle act that Artemi Panarin initiated the goal scoring after an assist from Zibanejad.

Zibanejad in fine scoring form ahead of the European Championship

Pettersson dominated as Vancouver fell

Elias Pettersson, no, not Vancouver's star center with the same name on the team, but the 20-year-old new defenseman, scored his first point in the NHL in the meeting with Detroit. At the same time, a third Pettersson made his debut for Vancouver.

Pettersson dominated as Vancouver fell

Star misses Four Nations

Jacob Markström misses the Four Nations. But who replaces the goalkeeper star in the national team tournament? We will communicate that when we decide it, says national team captain Sam Hallam.

Star misses Four Nations

The Finn about Three Crowns: Hates them

The Finnish star forward Patrik Laine does not mince words about Sweden ahead of the national team tournament Four Nations. We hate them, it's that simple, he says to nhl.

The Finn about Three Crowns: Hates them

Defeat for Zibanejad's Rangers: "It hurts"

New York Rangers' Swedish forward Mika Zibanejad scored his ninth goal of the season when he made it 3–2 away against Montreal. But after a thrillingly even match, it was still Montreal that took home the win in overtime.

Defeat for Zibanejad's Rangers: "It hurts"

Confirmed: They Broadcast Four Nations

Only a month left until the release. Now, Viaplay has secured the rights to the national team tournament Four Nations.

Confirmed: They Broadcast Four Nations

Edström hero in Rangers' win over Vegas

Adam Edström became the hero in New York Rangers in the team's victory over Vegas last night. Barely six minutes into the final period, he scored the 2-1 goal, which also became the final result.

Edström hero in Rangers' win over Vegas

Zibanejad's goal drought over – reaches milestone

After eight straight matches without a goal, Mika Zibanejad finally found the right one. The Swede broke the zero when New York Rangers took their first home win, 2–1 against Boston, since the beginning of December.

Zibanejad's goal drought over – reaches milestone

Superstar Ovechkin Back

Washington's Russian megastar Alex Ovechkin is back after 16 matches on the sidelines due to injury, and celebrated it with goal number 869. .

Superstar Ovechkin Back

Gold Hunt After the Disappointment

Twelve years of gold drought and a bitter final defeat last time in Gothenburg. Can Sweden go all the way on Canadian soil in the Junior World Championship – the tournament that Swedes celebrating Christmas and New Year's have learned to love.

Gold Hunt After the Disappointment

Rangers crushed as Kempe scores

Mika Zibanejad and the rest of his New York Rangers had a tough day at work in NHL hockey on Saturday. It ended in a loss with 1–5 against Los Angeles – where Adrian Kempe scored a goal.

Rangers crushed as Kempe scores

Milestone for Zibanejad – 300 NHL goals

Mika Zibanejad set the tone when his New York Rangers won over Buffalo – and incidentally scored goal number 300 in his NHL career. I've tried to be more on the attack, says Zibanejad to reporters after the match.

Milestone for Zibanejad – 300 NHL goals

The Point King Nylander: "Taggad"

Toronto's superstar William Nylander delivered another goal and contributed to the 3-2 win against Nashville. If given the chance to beat his teammates in the star-studded Four Nations, he says: I'm psyched.

The Point King Nylander: "Taggad"

Three Crowns' squad for the Four Nations

Both William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund get rejected by Sam Hallam. In their place, veteran Gustav Nyquist gets a spot in Tre Kronor's squad for the star-studded Four Nations.

Three Crowns' squad for the Four Nations

Time for the squad announcement – who will make the star team?

It has been ups and downs for the Swedish NHL stars during the autumn. Two months before the hot Four Nations, Tre Kronor's national team captain Sam Hallam presents his squad.

Time for the squad announcement – who will make the star team?

Bratt shines with hat-trick

New Jersey's Swedish star forward Jesper Bratt shone with three goals when Florida was defeated tonight in the NHL. Minnesota's goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson kept a clean sheet against Montreal.

Bratt shines with hat-trick

Edstrom netted as Rangers won the New York derby

The season's first NHL goal by Adam Edström and three assists by Mika Zibanajed. Then Rangers could win the season's first New York derby against Islanders with 5–2.

Edstrom netted as Rangers won the New York derby

NHL Star's Hamburger Chain in Crisis

The hamburger chain Brödernas is in crisis and has applied for reconstruction. One of the company's faces outward is NHL star Mika Zibanejad, who is also a part-owner since 2019.

NHL Star's Hamburger Chain in Crisis

NHL Swedes' challenge: "It will be tight for many"

Just over four months remain until the star tournament – but NHL players only have a little over seven weeks to compete for spots. It's going to be very tight for very many, says Tre Kronor's national team captain Sam Hallam.

NHL Swedes' challenge: "It will be tight for many"

Swedish NHL Stars Ready for New Tournament

A new mini-World Championship in ice hockey is to be played next year. Now, Tre Kronor has presented its six first NHL players – and it's going to be really star-studded.

Swedish NHL Stars Ready for New Tournament