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Swedish Victory - Avoided Last Place

It was third time lucky for Tre Kronor in Four Nations. It was a win in the last meaningless match against the USA with 2–1 in TD Garden in Boston.

Swedish Victory - Avoided Last Place

Samuel Ersson: He Never Got Nervous

The hours before the match, Samuel Ersson found out that he would guard the goal. It ended with success.

Samuel Ersson: He Never Got Nervous

Swedish Victory – Avoided Last Place

It was the third time lucky for Tre Kronor in Four Nations. It was a win in the last meaningless match against the USA with 2–1 in TD Garden in Boston.

Swedish Victory – Avoided Last Place

Guide: Rivalry match in Four Nations

Defeat for both in the premiere match – but Sweden took a point against Canada while Finland fell heavily against the USA. Which team will take the chance to hang on in the final hunt in Four Nations?.

Guide: Rivalry match in Four Nations

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

He becomes Tre Kronor's choice: "Incredibly cool"

Filip Gustavsson will be Tre Kronor's goalkeeper choice against Canada in the Four Nations tonight. "Unbelievably cool, it's something you've kind of dreamed about," says the 26-year-old Minnesota goalkeeper.

He becomes Tre Kronor's choice: "Incredibly cool"

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"

Sidney Crosby still injured ahead of Four Nations

Canada's team captain Sidney Crosby is still injured, with only days left until the premiere match against Tre Kronor in the Four Nations. The Pittsburgh star was absent in tonight's loss against Philadelphia.

Sidney Crosby still injured ahead of Four Nations

Three Crowns' joyful message: Ullmark back

Three Crowns have received good news ahead of the Four Nations tournament. Goalkeeper Linus Ullmark was back between the posts after an injury when his Ottawa lost 3–4 away to Tampa Bay in NHL hockey.

Three Crowns' joyful message: Ullmark back

Hedman captain in star tournament: "A dream"

The back star Victor Hedman becomes team captain in Three Crowns during the tournament Four Nations. An enormous honor and a dream that comes true, says Hedman during a digital press conference.

Hedman captain in star tournament: "A dream"

Selected for the Four Nations – had a nightmare evening

Swedish goalkeeper prospect Samuel Ersson – current ahead of the Four Nations – let in four goals on 16 shots when his Philadelphia faced New Jersey. Shortly after, he was forced to leave the match.

Selected for the Four Nations – had a nightmare evening

Klart: Ersson replaces Markström

Samuel Ersson replaces as expected injured Jacob Markström in Tre Kronor's squad for Four Nations. .

Klart: Ersson replaces Markström

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

Markström misses Four Nations: "Very disappointing"

Three Crowns received a nightmare message on Friday: Star goalkeeper Jacob Markström will be out for 4-6 weeks and appears to miss the national team tournament Four Nations in February. Very sad, he had earned the right to play in Four Nations, says Three Crowns' national team captain Sam Hallam.

Markström misses Four Nations: "Very disappointing"

Concern about Four Nations – Markström injured

New Jersey's star goalie Jacob Markström injured himself and left the game against Boston after a collision on the ice. In the worst case, the Four Nations in February may be at risk.

Concern about Four Nations – Markström injured

Swedish goalkeepers excel in NHL

Samuel Ersson kept a tight grip on the goal when Philadelphia hosted Anaheim at home. And Jacob Markström in New Jersey made another incredible save when Tampa was defeated.

Swedish goalkeepers excel in NHL

Stenlund stole the puck – and the win

Utah's Swedish center Kevin Stenlund was quick in thought and on skates when he snatched up the puck towards the end of the third period. It gave 4–2 to Utah away against Philadelphia.

Stenlund stole the puck – and the win

Nylander on fire in Toronto's win: " Battled"

William Nylander delivered two full hits when his Toronto beat Seattle 4-1 in tonight's NHL round. At the same time, Samuel Ersson made a new strong performance in Philadelphia's goal.

Nylander on fire in Toronto's win: " Battled"

Ersson the Match Hero - Kept a Clean Sheet

Swedish goalkeeper Samuel Ersson kept a clean sheet when his Philadelphia defeated Boston in tonight's NHL with 2–0. He fights, and the team likes to play in front of him, says coach John Tortorella after the match.

Ersson the Match Hero - Kept a Clean Sheet