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The Swede behind the dream period: "Shows great character"

It took a long time for a stable Pittsburgh win. Then New York Islanders struck back - much thanks to double Swedish goals.

The Swede behind the dream period: "Shows great character"

Traded Swede scored goal directly

Traded back Adam Boqvist barely had time to unpack after the quick move from Florida before he scored a goal for his new club, New York Islanders. A goal that gave the team new strength.

Traded Swede scored goal directly

Simon Holmström scores two goals against Colorado

Simon Holmström scored points when his New York Islanders won 5–2 against Colorado. They were fantastic, says coach Patrick Roy about Holmström and his linemates.

Simon Holmström scores two goals against Colorado

Nylander on his way to 30 goals

Toronto's and Tre Kronor's attacking star William Nylander is on a good path towards 30 goals scored so far this NHL season. When his team won at home against Tampa Bay with 5–3, it became goal 28.

Nylander on his way to 30 goals

Holmström gave the Swedish NHL coach another loss

New York Islanders' 23-year-old forward Simon Holmström, once in Tranås AIF and HV71, scored more points than in any previous match in the league when his team beat Chicago at home with 5–4. .

Holmström gave the Swedish NHL coach another loss

The hot Swedish goal fest – four in two days

Simon Holmström continues to score goals for his New York Islanders. For the second consecutive match, the Swede was a two-goal scorer and secured the win over Buffalo.

The hot Swedish goal fest – four in two days

Swedish show in NHL – goal fest for Bratt and Wennberg

It was a blue-yellow goal fest in tonight's NHL matches. Both New Jersey's Jesper Bratt and San Jose's Alexander Wennberg became two-goal scorers – and, in addition, all the goals in the meeting between New York Islanders and Detroit were scored by Swedes.

Swedish show in NHL – goal fest for Bratt and Wennberg

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