The way it works in Sweden, most players join their hometown club. They are free to stay there throughout their minor hockey ...

"Hopefully I can keep it going," Hedman, Sweden's captain and No. 1 defenseman, said with a grin Tuesday, one day before his ...

Hedman scored a goal on two shots, added a power-play assist and blocked six shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.

Instead, they found themselves eliminated from the tournament despite being the only one of the four teams that did not lose in regulation. Sweden finished 1-0-2-0, having also come out on the short ...

It works the other way around to Swedes if someone mentions Finland's Saku Koivu. And people will keep doing it, too, because ...

The best-on-best event featuring NHL players from the U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland gets underway Wednesday.

Off, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is considered Sweden’s MVP and one who can make the biggest impact. Being ...

Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman (77) is pursued down the ice by Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond (23) during the second period of an NHL game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Detroit.

Playing with his friends in the backyard or at a rink in Ornskoldsvik, a young Victor Hedman was Peter Forsberg streaking down the ice while wearing the three crowns.

celebrates his 4-2 goal during the 2016 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship match between USA and Canada in Helsinki, ...

Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedman (77) scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes, right, during first-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Credit ...

MONTREAL - Victor Hedman didn’t plan to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning’s winning streak with head coach Jon Cooper on Sunday night. Hedman’s focus has shifted to captaining Sweden with ...