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Sweden's NHL-Loaded Team Aims for World Championship Gold at Home

The last time at home it was a success and World Championship gold. Now an NHL-packed Tre Kronor is chasing a World Championship victory for the first time in seven years.

Sweden's NHL-Loaded Team Aims for World Championship Gold at Home

Peter Forsberg Doubts Sweden's Gold Chances Despite Strong NHL Presence

Despite 17 NHL players on the team, the legend Peter Forsberg doubts Tre Kronor's gold chances at the World Championship in ice hockey. I'm still not a hundred percent convinced that it's enough for gold, says the 51-year-old TV expert.

Peter Forsberg Doubts Sweden's Gold Chances Despite Strong NHL Presence

Adrian Kempe to Skip World Championship for Family and Health Reasons

Three Crowns will have to manage without Adrian Kempe in the World Championship, writes Expressen.

Adrian Kempe to Skip World Championship for Family and Health Reasons

Victor Hedman's World Championship Participation in Doubt Due to Injury

Tampa Bay is eliminated from the Stanley Cup. Thus, of course, hopes have been raised that the Swedish star defender in the NHL, Victor Hedman, will be available for the World Championship, which starts in a week.

Victor Hedman's World Championship Participation in Doubt Due to Injury

Victor Hedman May Join World Championship After NHL Playoff Exit

Victor Hedman may be relevant for Three Crowns in the World Championship. The star back's Tampa Bay is eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs after 3–6 against Florida.

Victor Hedman May Join World Championship After NHL Playoff Exit

Casper Ruud Applauds Victor Hedman's Leadership in Tampa Bay

The tennis star Casper Ruud is a big supporter of the NHL team Tampa Bay Lightning. And he showers praise over the club's Swedish defensive giant Victor Hedman.

Casper Ruud Applauds Victor Hedman's Leadership in Tampa Bay

Joel Eriksson Ek's Late Goal Sends Minnesota to Stanley Cup Playoffs

Time was running out. Then Joel Eriksson Ek scored the 2-2 goal against Anaheim and secured a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for his Minnesota.

Joel Eriksson Ek's Late Goal Sends Minnesota to Stanley Cup Playoffs

William Nylander Ranked Third Most Stylish in NHL Player Poll

The NHL players have had their say on which player dresses the best. William Nylander not only scores a lot of goals.

William Nylander Ranked Third Most Stylish in NHL Player Poll

Rangers Face Tough Playoff Battle After Loss to Tampa Bay

The Swedish star Mika Zibanejad scored a 1-3-reduction, but no closer than that did his New York Rangers get at home against Tampa Bay. Rangers are still six points from reaching the playoffs with five regular season matches left to play.

Rangers Face Tough Playoff Battle After Loss to Tampa Bay

Hedman Shines as Tampa Bay Dominates Utah with 8-0 Victory

Victor Hedman scored a goal and two assists when his Tampa Bay crushed Utah 8–0 in tonight's NHL. > We were patient in our game, handled the puck well and obviously took advantage of the chances we had, says Hedman to reporters after the match.

Hedman Shines as Tampa Bay Dominates Utah with 8-0 Victory

Hedman left the ice – injury status unclear

Tampa Bay's Swedish star defender Victor Hedman was forced to leave the ice early in the home game against Buffalo. [Aftonbladet](https://www.

Hedman left the ice – injury status unclear

Victor Hedman Shines with 2 Goals in Tampa Bay's NHL Triumph

Swedish star defender Victor Hedman scored two goals and an assist when his Tampa Bay rolled over Columbus with 6–2 in tonight's NHL. .

Victor Hedman Shines with 2 Goals in Tampa Bay's NHL Triumph

Want revenge in the World Championship: "Extremely important"

The disappointment over a missed final spot in Four Nations sparked a desire for revenge in Tre Kronor. Ahead of the Olympic Games – but also the home World Championship in May.

Want revenge in the World Championship: "Extremely important"

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 Emotional Meeting" awakens feelings – after the star's outburst

Rival match and must-win game at the same time. Then the Finnkampen can become a "hate match".

"The Emotional Meeting" awakens feelings – after the star's outburst

Swedish comeback not enough – loss in thriller

Sweden recovered from both a nightmare start and two two-goal deficits. Yet, it ended in defeat after a thrilling overtime in the Four Nations opening match.

Swedish comeback not enough – loss in thriller

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

The Master Ready for Play: "No Danger"

Master back Gustav Forsling was back after a break and took his first shifts with Tre Kronor in Montreal. It felt really good, I'm healthy and fresh, so no danger, he says.

The Master Ready for Play: "No Danger"

List: The Biggest Profiles in the Four Nations

It's nine years since we saw all the biggest ones in the same national team tournament in ice hockey. Who are the biggest profiles in the first star tournament since 2016? Here is a selection.

List: The Biggest Profiles in the Four Nations

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"

Hedman's success in the Four Nations rehearsal

Victor Hedman's genre play before the Four Nations ended in success. Tre Kronor's back ace and team captain scored both a goal and an assist when his Tampa Bay won the away game against Montreal in the NHL with 5–3.

Hedman's success in the Four Nations rehearsal

The Swede showed goal form in the Four Nations arena

Sweden plays its premiere against Canada in the Four Nations tournament at Bell Center in Montreal. Three Crowns forward Jesper Bratt seems to already feel at home in the arena.

The Swede showed goal form in the Four Nations arena

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