Calgary beats Seattle 6-2 for fifth straight home win
Although things can be tough on the road, Calgary continues to rule at home. The NHL team earned its fifth straight home win last night, beating Seattle 6-2.
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New York Rangers star Mika Zibanejad declines World Hockey Championship in Switzerland
New York Rangers star Mika Zibanejad has chosen to decline to participate in the World Hockey Championship in Switzerland. It opens up a chance and a spot for someone else, Zibanejad tells the podcast Sporthuset.
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Tough World Cup pressure - to wear a dog's head
How much pressure is there on NHL stars to play in the World Cup for Tre Kronor? Viaplay expert Mattias Norström says there is a downside. "You have to dare to talk a little about the consequences of not succeeding," Norström says.
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Mikael Backlund dropped from the Olympics, will not play in World Cup this year
Mikael Backlund did not earn a place on the Swedish Olympic squad. He will not play in the World Cup either. "There will be no World Cup for me this year," Backlund told Radiosporten.
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Holmström's dream minutes - netted twice to secure victory for the New York Islanders
Simon Holmström scored twice in the space of three minutes to secure victory for the New York Islanders.
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Two Swedish points as Calgary fell to Nashville
Rasmus Andersson and Mikael Backlund each scored a goal against Nashville. But the joy was short-lived when the visiting team scored in the final seconds.
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No Ullmark in the Olympics - the break did not affect the decision
Linus Ullmark is not in national team captain Sam Hallam's Olympic squad. Ullmark's break from hockey had nothing to do with the decision, Hallam says: "I didn't know about it."
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Sweden's star team for the Olympics is presented - this is what it could look like
For the first time in 12 years, NHL players are back, making the men's Olympic hockey tournament a star-studded affair. Sweden's squad will be announced on Friday - here's what it could look like.
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Swedish success as Calgary faced Seattle
Two goals by Mikael Backlund and three assists by Rasmus Andersson. Then Calgary was able to turn around and win over Seattle in NHL ice hockey with 4–2. It feels very good of course, says Andersson according to the NHL.
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The rookie struck again: "I firmly believe in him"
Swedish rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka continues to show improving form in NHL hockey. The 20-year-old scored one of the goals as Detroit beat Calgary away – despite a last-minute flop. We have complete faith in him, says Detroit coach Todd McLellan.
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Calgary's Swedish success – five points against Vancouver
Five Calgary goals – five Swedish assists. Rasmus Andersson and Mikael Backlund were involved in all of Calgary's goals in the rout against Vancouver.
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Big loss for Dahlin after goal disallowed
A pair of Swedish goals led Calgary to a 6–2 rout of Buffalo. Tough for the losing team's Swedish player Rasmus Dahlin, who had just returned and managed to break the team's losing streak.
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Nylander Extends Scoring Streak but Leaves Game Injured
The rivalry match between Buffalo and Toronto (5–3) offered plenty of Swedish points. Toronto's William Nylander extended his good season start – but was forced to interrupt the match due to injury.
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Mikael Backlund Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Calgary Flames
Mikael Backlund, 36, continues his NHL journey in Calgary. The Swedish center has signed a new two-year contract with the club. I am very glad, says Backlund to the club's website.
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Sweden Faces USA in World Championship Semifinal with Unchanged Lineup
Three Crowns line up with the regular team in the World Championship semifinal against the USA. The Swedes are chasing their first final spot since the World Championship gold in Copenhagen 2018.
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Nylander Prepares for World Championship Quarterfinal Against Czech Republic
Three Crowns' dream reinforcement William Nylander trained for the first time ahead of the World Championship quarterfinal against the Czech Republic. But what he thinks about playing the home World Championship and tonight's game was prevented from telling. It's my decision, says Three Crowns' press chief Linus Hugosson.
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William Nylander Joins Sweden for World Championship Quarterfinals
Now it's official. William Nylander is ready for the World Championship teammates welcome him with open arms. It's so clear it's great to get a player like that, says assistant team captain Mikael Backlund.
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William Nylander Joins Sweden for World Championship Quarterfinals
Now it's official. William Nylander is ready for the World Championship teammates welcome him with open arms. It's so clear it's great to get a player like that, says assistant team captain Mikael Backlund.
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Markström Returns as Zibanejad Misses Sweden vs Canada Match
Jacob Markström is back in goal when Tre Kronor meet Canada in the group final of the World Championship. It has already been established that forward star Mika Zibanejad will miss the match.
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World Championship Playoff Scenarios: Sweden's Potential Opponents
Three Crowns are set for the World Championship quarterfinals. But it gets messy when you try to figure out which opponents the national team can get in the quarterfinals.
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William Karlsson Joins Tre Kronor for World Championship in Stockholm
An injury prevented him from Four Nations. When the door to the World Championship on home soil swung open, there was no hesitation. It felt totally natural, says Tre Kronor's latest NHL reinforcement, William Karlsson.
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Filip Forsberg Confident Goals Will Come Despite World Championship Drought
He shoots and shoots – but gets no goal distribution. The Three Crowns star Filip Forsberg, 30, is still chasing his first goal in the World Championship: It's clear that it would be fun to score with the chances I've had.
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Elias Lindholm Leads World Championship Scoring After Hat-Trick
Hattrick against Slovenia – then Tre Kronor's Elias Lindholm went up in the scoring lead in the VM. I don't care about that as long as we bring it home in the end, he says after the 4–0 victory.
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Backlund Ready to Play Against Slovenia After Injury Rest
Mikael Backlund is back on the ice – and gives the green light to play already against Slovenia on Friday evening. We'll make a decision tomorrow how it'll be. It's a short tournament and just go out and do it. It's just to squeeze out the last. After the World Championship, the season is over, says Tre Kronor's center and assistant team captain.
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