At the peak of Backstrom’s powers as one of the best playmakers in the NHL, his brash Washington Capitals running mate, Alex Ovechkin, usually grabbed the lion’s share of the spotlight, which suited the more reserved Swede just fine.

GAVLE, Sweden — Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden with Brynas IF after missing all of last NHL season because of a nagging hip injury.

Former Hershey Bears forward Luke Philp has signed a one-yea deal in Sweden with Farjestad BK, it was reported late last week.

Josef Boumedienne knows Team Sweden will have to succeed by committee in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, on and off the ice.

Gabriel Landeskog hasn’t played in an NHL regular season game since the 2011-22 season due to various knee injuries. However, he played in two AHL games down the stretch of the season and made a triumphant return to the Avs’ lineup during their first-round series against the Dallas Stars,

Vancouver Canucks prospect Wilson Björck and Team Sweden kicked off their 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase with an impressive 5-2 victory over Team USA Blue. After entering the third period down 2-1,

Uppsala, Sweden’s fourth-largest city, is the best day trip from Stockholm (it’s just under an hour away by train). This happy town is Sweden’s answer to Oxford, offering stately university facilities and museums,

After 17 NHL seasons from 2007 to 2024, one of the most notable Washington Capitals players of all time is heading home to continue his career. Longtime Capital

The perennial semi-finalists set out their stall with their accommodation choice in Switzerland and their low-key approach is working so far

Sweden's Husqvarna (HUSQb.ST), opens new tab on Thursday named insider Glen Instone as its new chief executive effective August 11. Instone will replace Pavel Hajman, who has been at the garden equipment maker's helm since May 2023.

Great Australian Bake Off star Rachel Khoo discusses the advice her mum gave her, and her exciting new chapter.