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Mikael Backlund Joins Sweden for Home World Championship

The Calgary captain Mikael Backlund reinforces Tre Kronor in the home World Championship. "Yes, I'm going and playing the World Championship", says the forward in a text message to [Expressen](https://www.

Mikael Backlund Joins Sweden for Home World Championship

Swedish Team Captain Out Indefinitely

Calgary's Swedish team captain Mikael Backlund will be out of play for an indefinite period of time since he injured himself earlier in the week, writes [NHL](https://www. nhl.

Swedish Team Captain Out Indefinitely

Forsberg scores two goals against Seattle

Filip Forsberg shone with two goals at home against Seattle, and contributed to Nashville's 5–3 win. .

Forsberg scores two goals against Seattle

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

Hedman celebrates Christmas - in the pool: "Not very Swedish"

As a newly appointed team captain, Victor Hedman is on his way to a fantastic season in the NHL. In Four Nations, he can get the same role.

Hedman celebrates Christmas - in the pool: "Not very Swedish"

Swedish point collector in Calgary's win

Calgary's Swedish center and team captain Mikael Backlund picked up several points in tonight's home win against Los Angeles. A little over ten minutes into the second period, the 35-year-old scored the game's first goal, when he, after picking up the puck, sent an unassisted wrist shot over Los Angeles goalkeeper Darcy Kuemper's left shoulder.

Swedish point collector in Calgary's win

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

After the Fatal Crash – Gaudreau Honored in Calgary

NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, who recently died in a car accident, was hailed by his former club Calgary in the team's first home game of the season. .

After the Fatal Crash – Gaudreau Honored in Calgary