Toronto's William Nylander had a big game against Colorado tonight. With two goals and three assists, he was involved in almost everything in the 6-3 victory - and passed the milestone of 700 career NHL points. Icon Mats Sundin paid tribute to him.
Ice hockeyBrynäs' dream signing is complete. Center Calle Järnkrok is returning after 13 seasons in the NHL. "It feels fantastic that it's now done," Järnkrok tells Brynäs' website.
Ice hockeyThe new, young Tre Kronor shook gold-favorite Canada in the World Cup opener. But it wasn't enough to earn any points.
Ice hockeyNicklas Bäckström's ice hockey career will continue for at least one more season. The 38-year-old star center will play for Brynäs next season as well - if he recovers from his injury, the SHL club announced on its website.
Ice hockeyViggo Björck, 18, becomes the youngest World Cup player in Tre Kronor history. In his World Cup debut against Canada, he will face his idol Sidney Crosby, 38, who is more than twice his age. "He's still an idol I had while growing up, so it'll be cool," he says.
Ice hockeyThe Golden Juniors took Tre Kronor by storm last week. If Viggo Björck goes with them to Switzerland, he could become Sweden's youngest World Cup player of all time. "You always hope to play in the World Cup," says the 18-year-old.
Ice hockeyLast year's SM finalist Brynäs has been eliminated from the SM playoffs after losing the series 1–4 to Växjö. Does this also put an end to the career of Nicklas Bäckström, who had returned home? "It's a tough question right now, but we have to evaluate," Bäckström, 38, said after the 1–2 loss.
SportsErik Karlsson had two points in Pittsburgh's 4-3 victory over Detroit. The defenseman became the eighth Swede to reach 900 points in the NHL.
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