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

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.

A stripped-down event missing some of the best hockey players from places like Russia, Germany and Czechia isn't ideal.

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

The NHL forgoes the traditional All-Star events this year for the new 4 Nations Face-Off. This seven-game tournament takes place in Montreal and Boston February 12-20, and includes teams made up of ...

Victor Hedman didn't plan to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning’s winning streak with head coach Jon Cooper on Sunday night.

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.

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. THE ...

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