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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

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"

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

Swedish goalie battle in the match when Tampa won

Two Swedish goalkeepers faced each other when Chicago took on Tampa Bay at home. Despite a strong performance by Chicago's Arvid Söderblom, who made 36 saves, Tampa Bay won with Jonas Johansson in goal by pushing in a puck in overtime.

Swedish goalie battle in the match when Tampa won

The Finn about Three Crowns: Hates them

The Finnish star forward Patrik Laine does not mince words about Sweden ahead of the national team tournament Four Nations. We hate them, it's that simple, he says to nhl.

The Finn about Three Crowns: Hates them

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

The back in fine company – one of four who have reached 600

A goal-scoring pass is just as valuable in the statistics as a goal. Veteran Victor Hedman wrote himself into the history books last night – he is now one of four Swedish defenders who have produced at least 600 assists in NHL hockey.

The back in fine company – one of four who have reached 600

Confirmed: They Broadcast Four Nations

Only a month left until the release. Now, Viaplay has secured the rights to the national team tournament Four Nations.

Confirmed: They Broadcast Four Nations

Zibanejad's goal drought over – reaches milestone

After eight straight matches without a goal, Mika Zibanejad finally found the right one. The Swede broke the zero when New York Rangers took their first home win, 2–1 against Boston, since the beginning of December.

Zibanejad's goal drought over – reaches milestone

Superstar Ovechkin Back

Washington's Russian megastar Alex Ovechkin is back after 16 matches on the sidelines due to injury, and celebrated it with goal number 869. .

Superstar Ovechkin Back

Hedman celebrates Christmas - in the pool: "Not very Swedish"

As a newly appointed team captain, Victor Hedman is on his way to a fantastic season in the NHL. In Four Nations, he can get the same role.

Hedman celebrates Christmas - in the pool: "Not very Swedish"

"Hedman: It must be resolved for the Swedish people"

No Swedish TV channel has yet purchased the rights to Four Nations in February. It must be resolved somehow so that the Swedish people get to see the matches, says star defender Victor Hedman.

"Hedman: It must be resolved for the Swedish people"

The Point King Nylander: "Taggad"

Toronto's superstar William Nylander delivered another goal and contributed to the 3-2 win against Nashville. If given the chance to beat his teammates in the star-studded Four Nations, he says: I'm psyched.

The Point King Nylander: "Taggad"