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Mika Zibanejad Misses Training Due to Illness Before World Championship

The forward star Mika Zibanejad missed Tre Kronor's training due to illness. Two days before the premiere against Slovakia in the home VM.

Mika Zibanejad Misses Training Due to Illness Before World Championship

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

William Eklund Misses Home World Championship Due to Wrist Injury

It will be no World Championship game on home ice for San Jose's William Eklund. The horrific injury to his wrist prevents him.

William Eklund Misses Home World Championship Due to Wrist Injury

Swedish NHL Stars May Join Hallam's World Championship Roster

He has already taken out 18. But Sam Hallam does not rule out that more Swedish NHL stars will come to the home World Championship in ice hockey.

Swedish NHL Stars May Join Hallam's World Championship Roster

Tre Kronor Defeats Finland 6-2 in World Championship Warm-Up

After three straight losses and a dismal 0-10 goal difference, Tre Kronor got their revenge against Finland. Sweden won the World Championship rehearsal with 6-2 and takes home the four-nation tournament – despite several NHL players being rested in the rivalry match.

Tre Kronor Defeats Finland 6-2 in World Championship Warm-Up

William Eklund's Wrist Injury Leaves World Championship Status Uncertain

NHL star William Eklund injured his wrist when Sweden beat the Czech Republic in the Hockey Tour tournament on Saturday. However, playing in the World Championship in Stockholm is not ruled out for the San Jose forward.

William Eklund's Wrist Injury Leaves World Championship Status Uncertain

Three Crowns Triumphs in Powerplay but Faces Eklund Injury Concern

A scorching powerplay gave Three Crowns their second straight win in the European Championship Hockey Tour – 4–2 against the Czech Republic. Mika Zibanejad wants to see the same NHL lineup at home World Championship – but a hand injury to William Eklund makes it uncertain.

Three Crowns Triumphs in Powerplay but Faces Eklund Injury Concern

Eklund Thanks Fans for Support After Injury in Tre Kronor Match

William Eklund left the ice in Tre Kronor's match against the Czech Republic with seemingly severe pain in his left hand. I didn't see the situation but saw William's reaction.

Eklund Thanks Fans for Support After Injury in Tre Kronor Match

Elias Lindholm Joins Sweden's World Championship Roster as Key Player

Three Crowns continue to secure NHL-reinforcements ahead of the World Championship. Now the Boston center Elias Lindholm is ready for play, writes Aftonbladet.

Elias Lindholm Joins Sweden's World Championship Roster as Key Player

Sweden's Three Crowns Triumph Over Switzerland with NHL Stars

Three matches without scoring a single goal. But with eleven NHL players in the squad, Three Crowns managed to net twice.

Sweden's Three Crowns Triumph Over Switzerland with NHL Stars

Eleven NHL Stars Join Sweden for World Championship Warm-Up

Three Crowns have lost their way throughout the season ahead of the home World Championship. Then, national team captain Sam Hallam selects eleven NHL players for the World Championship rehearsal next week, including Mika Zibanejad.

Eleven NHL Stars Join Sweden for World Championship Warm-Up

Forsberg's Two Goals Propel Nashville to Victory Over Toronto

The Swedish star forward Filip Forsberg was decisive when his Nashville rolled over Toronto at home. The 30-year-old was involved in no less than three goals.

Forsberg's Two Goals Propel Nashville to Victory Over Toronto

Tre Kronor Goalkeeper's Stellar Performance Ahead of the European Championship

Minnesota's and Tre Kronor's goalie Filip Gustavsson took revenge on himself. He stopped most of it when the home team won against Carolina with 2–1.

Tre Kronor Goalkeeper's Stellar Performance Ahead of the European Championship

Forsberg behind crazy turnaround

San Jose's Mikael Granlund scored first 3-0 and then 5-1 before it came to a halt. Filip Forsberg's Nashville turned it around and won with 7-5.

Forsberg behind crazy turnaround

Arvidsson scored for Edmonton – a record by Brodin

Edmonton continued its winning streak with 4-0 against Boston. The Swede Viktor Arvidsson put the finishing touch with the last goal.

Arvidsson scored for Edmonton – a record by Brodin

Second shutout in a row for Markström

New Jersey's Swedish goalie Jacob Markström is on fire. When New York Rangers were crushed 5–0, Markström kept a clean sheet for the second match in a row.

Second shutout in a row for Markström

Three Crowns' squad for the Four Nations

Both William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund get rejected by Sam Hallam. In their place, veteran Gustav Nyquist gets a spot in Tre Kronor's squad for the star-studded Four Nations.

Three Crowns' squad for the Four Nations

NHL Swede match hero against Washington

The young Swedish star talents shone in tonight's NHL matches. San Jose's William Eklund became the match hero when he secured the win against Washington in overtime, while the Detroit duo Lucas Raymond and Simon Edvinsson accounted for four points against Boston.

NHL Swede match hero against Washington

Time for the squad announcement – who will make the star team?

It has been ups and downs for the Swedish NHL stars during the autumn. Two months before the hot Four Nations, Tre Kronor's national team captain Sam Hallam presents his squad.

Time for the squad announcement – who will make the star team?

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

Swedish overtime goal when San Jose won their first

After nine matches without a win at the start of the NHL season, San Jose finally won. And it was a Swede, Alexander Wennberg, who decided on overtime against Utah.

Swedish overtime goal when San Jose won their first

Karlsson netted in comeback – "pretty good start"

William Karlsson delivered both a goal and an assist for his Vegas when the team defeated visiting San Jose with 7–3, the Swede's first match of the season after a period of injury problems. .

Karlsson netted in comeback – "pretty good start"