Sweden, Nylander and Toronto Maple Leafs

Why Maple Leafs' Star William Nylander Was Named An Alternate Captain Sweden At The 4 Nations Face-Off
William Nylander will not only be taking part in the 4 Nations Face-Off next month, but he'll also be a part of the leadership group. The Toronto Maple Leafs star was named as an alternate captain for Sweden on Thursday.
Maple Leafs’ Nylander looking forward to chasing gold with Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off
Barring any injuries, the Toronto Maple Leafs will have at least one player on each of the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters next month. Sweden’s lone Leafs representative, William Nylander, is no stranger to the national team program.
Hedman named Team Sweden captain for 4 Nations Face-Off
Victor Hedman was named captain of Team Sweden for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday. The 34-year-old defenseman is in his first season as captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning. This is the first time Hedman will captain Sweden in international play. He was an assistant captain for Sweden at the 2024 IIHF World Championships, where they won bronze.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews named captain of Team USA for 4 Nations Face-Off
Auston Matthews will head the United States’ leadership group at the 4 Nations Face-Off. USA Hockey announced on Thursday afternoon that the Maple Leafs captain will be its captain for the event in Montreal and Boston, running from Feb. 12-20. Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers and Charlie McAvoy each will wear an ‘A’ for the United States.
Barkov, Hedman named captains for Finland and Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off
Hedman, a 16-season veteran in his first campaign as captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, will lead Sweden, with Mattias Ekholm of the Edmonton Oilers, Erik Karlsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs serving as alternates.
Team Sweden names Victor Hedman captain for 4 Nations Face-Off
The Lightning captain and two-time Stanley Cup champion will lead his country into the international best-on-best tournament in February.
Lightning’s Victor Hedman to captain Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off
One of the best blueliners in the game today will be wearing the ‘C’ on his sweater next month. On Thursday, Sweden announced that Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman will serve as team captain at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.
Reaction: Matthews, Crosby, Barkov And Hedman Named Captains For 4 Nations Face-Off
The 4 Nations Face-Off captains and leadership groups for Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. must guide their teams to a ...
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Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews to captain U.S. at 4 Nations Face-Off
Auston Matthews will wear the 'C' for the red, white and blue. The Toronto Maple Leafs star has been named captain for the ...
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Matthew Knies scores twice, adds assist to push Maples Leafs past Lightning 5-3
TORONTO — Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist ... Jonas Johansson stopped 23 shots. Victor Hedman chipped in two ...
Maple Leafs clicking as they eye another win vs. Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs will take the momentum of a seven-goal outburst into their home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.
Toronto brings losing streak into game against Edmonton
Edmonton is 18-8-2 in home games and 32-15-4 overall. The Oilers are 17-5-3 in games their opponents commit more penalties. Toronto has an 11-8-2 record in road games and a 30-19-2 record overall. The ...
As Vasilevskiy returns, Lightning goaltending availability churns
Andrei Vasilevskiy was back in action Thursday after missing a game with an illness. Now, backup Jonas Johansson is sidelined ...
Matthew Knies, Maple Leafs beat Lightning for third time this season
Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Monday ...
Penguins star Sidney Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off tournament
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is back in a familiar spot, as Canada's captain for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament ...