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Sweden Faces USA in World Championship Semifinal with Unchanged Lineup

Three Crowns line up with the regular team in the World Championship semifinal against the USA. The Swedes are chasing their first final spot since the World Championship gold in Copenhagen 2018.

Sweden Faces USA in World Championship Semifinal with Unchanged Lineup

Nylander Downplays Savior Role as Sweden Eyes World Championship Gold

He is described as the dream reinforcement who will bring World Championship gold. William Nylander lifts up his entire Tre Kronor.

Nylander Downplays Savior Role as Sweden Eyes World Championship Gold

Nylander Thrilled to Play in Sweden After Win Over Czech Republic

Victory against the Czech Republic in the finals. The journey home to Sweden bore fruit for William Nylander.

Nylander Thrilled to Play in Sweden After Win Over Czech Republic

Nylander Prepares for World Championship Quarterfinal Against Czech Republic

Three Crowns' dream reinforcement William Nylander trained for the first time ahead of the World Championship quarterfinal against the Czech Republic. But what he thinks about playing the home World Championship and tonight's game was prevented from telling.

Nylander Prepares for World Championship Quarterfinal Against Czech Republic

Zibanejad Likely to Play in World Championship Quarterfinal vs Czech Republic

Mika Zibanejad is likely back in play in the World Championship quarterfinal against the Czech Republic. With 99 percent certainty, he is available for play tomorrow, says Tre Kronor's national team captain Sam Hallam.

Zibanejad Likely to Play in World Championship Quarterfinal vs Czech Republic

Elias Lindholm Criticizes Sweden's Sluggish Play in Loss to Canada

Goal again – but the seventh full hit from red-hot Elias Lindholm didn't help Three Crowns. I thought we played sluggishly, he says after the loss against Canada (3–5).

Elias Lindholm Criticizes Sweden's Sluggish Play in Loss to Canada

Markström Returns as Zibanejad Misses Sweden vs Canada Match

Jacob Markström is back in goal when Tre Kronor meet Canada in the group final of the World Championship. It has already been established that forward star Mika Zibanejad will miss the match.

Markström Returns as Zibanejad Misses Sweden vs Canada Match

Rasmus Sandin Hopes for William Nylander's Arrival at World Championship

Defender Rasmus Sandin is on site at the World Championship – now he hopes his close friend William Nylander also shows up. It would be really cool to be reunited with him, the 25-year-old Washington star.

Rasmus Sandin Hopes for William Nylander's Arrival at World Championship

William Karlsson Joins Tre Kronor for World Championship in Stockholm

An injury prevented him from Four Nations. When the door to the World Championship on home soil swung open, there was no hesitation.

William Karlsson Joins Tre Kronor for World Championship in Stockholm

NHL Defender Rasmus Sandin Joins Sweden for World Championship

Three Crowns are on their way to closing their squad for the ongoing World Championship on home soil. Now it's clear that NHL defender Rasmus Sandin, Washington, takes one of the two remaining spots.

NHL Defender Rasmus Sandin Joins Sweden for World Championship

William Karlsson Joins Tre Kronor for World Championship Boost

Now it is officially clear too: William Karlsson reinforces Tre Kronor in the World Championship. At the same time, Hockeynews and Aftonbladet report that the defenseman Rasmus Sandin, Washington, also joins.

William Karlsson Joins Tre Kronor for World Championship Boost

Sweden Achieves Third Consecutive Shutout with Victory Over France

Sweden kept a clean sheet for the third match in a row and defeated France in the World Championship. It was Tre Kronor's sixth win in the home championship.

Sweden Achieves Third Consecutive Shutout with Victory Over France

Tre Kronor Adds Max Friberg for Key World Championship Match

The group stage is about to be decided for Tre Kronor in the home World Championship. With two matches left to play, Sweden leads the group and is so far unbeaten.

Tre Kronor Adds Max Friberg for Key World Championship Match

Elias Lindholm Leads World Championship Scoring After Hat-Trick

Hattrick against Slovenia – then Tre Kronor's Elias Lindholm went up in the scoring lead in the VM. I don't care about that as long as we bring it home in the end, he says after the 4–0 victory.

Elias Lindholm Leads World Championship Scoring After Hat-Trick

William Karlsson Joins World Championship Team

Vegas center William Karlsson tells Expressen that he is coming to the World Championship. A fantastic reinforcement for us, says Tre Kronor's defenseman Marcus Pettersson, Vancouver.

William Karlsson Joins World Championship Team

William Karlsson Joins Three Crowns for World Championship

Three Crowns seem to get significant reinforcement during the home World Championship. According to Hockeynews, Vegas center William Karlsson is clear for play in Three Crowns.

William Karlsson Joins Three Crowns for World Championship

Tre Kronor Eyes NHL Stars for World Championship Boost

Only six players stepped onto the ice at Hovet, the rest of the Tre Kronor World Championship players opted for a training-free day. A mid-day in a home championship where the national team captain Sam Hallam got time to look ahead.

Tre Kronor Eyes NHL Stars for World Championship Boost

Vegas Out of Playoffs: Karlsson Considered for Tre Kronor Team

Stockholm and the World Championship next? William Karlsson can become one of the NHL reinforcements Tre Kronor's national team captain Sam Hallam picks up shortly after Vegas did its part in the Stanley Cup. .

Vegas Out of Playoffs: Karlsson Considered for Tre Kronor Team

William Karlsson's Last-Second Assist Secures Vegas Win Over Edmonton

William Karlsson delivered a full hit and then assisted to Vegas' winning goal – which came with one second left of the third quarterfinal against Edmonton. .

William Karlsson's Last-Second Assist Secures Vegas Win Over Edmonton

Vegas Faces Pressure Despite Swedish Goals in Stanley Cup Quarterfinals

Victor Olofsson scored two, William Karlsson one, and Vegas caught up from 2–4 to 4–4. However, it was still in the overtime of the second Stanley Cup quarterfinal against Edmonton and Vegas is under pressure in the match series.

Vegas Faces Pressure Despite Swedish Goals in Stanley Cup Quarterfinals

Carolina Triumphs Over Washington After 94 Shot Attempts

Carolina scored shot after shot against Washington in the first quarterfinal. But after a total of 94 attempts, Jaccob Slavin, who scored the decisive goal, didn't notice when his shot went in.

Carolina Triumphs Over Washington After 94 Shot Attempts

Florida and Toronto Gain Edge in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Florida rolled over Tampa Bay and extended their lead in the "Battle for the Sunshine State" – where the two rivals meet in the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup. An even better position has Toronto in the settlement against Ottawa.

Florida and Toronto Gain Edge in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Swedish Duo Olofsson and Karlsson Lead Vegas to Victory Over Chicago

Vegas Victor Olofsson scored two goals and teammate William Karlsson was credited with three assists when Chicago was defeated 5-3 in tonight's NHL. "A fantastic player," says Olofsson about his Swedish linemate.

Swedish Duo Olofsson and Karlsson Lead Vegas to Victory Over Chicago

Karlsson stepped forward in overtime – sank Vegas

The extension was only 49 seconds old. Then, the Swedish star defender Erik Karlsson stepped forward for his Pittsburgh and decided with a 3-2 goal at home against Vegas in NHL ice hockey.

Karlsson stepped forward in overtime – sank Vegas