Joel Eriksson Ek

Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin Shine at 4 Nations Faceoff Opening Weekend

The Detroit Red Wings are in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with 61 points at the Four Nations Faceoff break. Dylan Larkin will represent Team USA, and Lucas Raymond will represent Team Sweden at the upcoming tournament. This is thanks to the team playing well under new head coach Todd McLellan. The Red Wings […]

Four Nations Game Preview: Team USA vs. Team Sweden with Line Combinations 2/17/2025

Four Nations Game Preview: Team Finland vs. Team Sweden with Line Combinations 2/15/2025

Team Sweden and Team Finland play tonight in their second game of the Four Nations Face-Off.

Four Nations Game Recap: Team Canada vs. Team Sweden | 02/12/2025

In the highly anticipated first clash at the Four Nations Faceoff, Team Canada and Team Sweden faced off in what was a thrilling matchup. Known for their offensive firepower, Canada showcased a lineup brimming with talent. However, questions loomed about their goaltending, and they were expected to rely heavily on their strong defensive core to […]

Detroit Red Wings in the Four Nations Faceoff: Preview

The Four Nations Face-Off begins tomorrow and the Detroit Red Wings will have two players taking part in the tournament.

2025 4 Nations Face-Off: Sweden’s Roster Announced

Team Sweden is poised for a strong performance in the upcoming tournament, with a roster filled with talent and depth. Key players like William Nylander from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Victor Hedman from the Tampa Bay Lightning highlight the team’s offensive and defensive capabilities. Nylander’s scoring ability and playmaking skills make him a significant threat, while Hedman’s experience […]

NHL Game Recap: Kurashev Wins It In OT 2-1 Against Wild

Breaking a two-game losing streak on Sunday, November 10th – The Blackhawks took on the Minnesota Wild at United Center, defeating them in overtime to snap a losing streak in overtime 2-1. Philipp Kurashev scored the game-winning goal, and Jason Dickinson scored the first Chicago goal. The Wild only scored one goal, which had been […]

Ryan Hartman wearing a green Minnesota Wild jersey on the ice

Ryan Hartman Must Find His Scoring This Season

In what has become a repeated refrain in looking back on the 2023-24 season, Ryan Hartman was another Minnesota Wild player who fell off his scoring trend and couldn’t get out of his slump. This year, he’s one of the middle six players who will be expected to improve, especially after being called out by […]

Marcus Foligno in a white Minnesota Wild jersey stretching on-ice before a game.

Will the Moose be Loose This Year for the Wild?

It’s no secret that last season was not good for Marcus Foligno. Neither was the one before that. As it turns out, in both seasons he was dealing with an abdominal injury and had to have surgery in the off-season, first on one side and then the other. After two shortened seasons where Foligno was […]

Freddy Gaudreau wears a dark green Minnesota Wild jersey while lining up for a faceoff.

Freddy Gaudreau Needs a Come-Back Year, Or Else

This next season seems to be a make-or-break for Freddy Gaudreau. He had a terrible start to the 2023-24 season followed by Dean Evason, a longtime mentor and supporter of Gaudreau, being given the boot after the team fell flat on their face out of the starting gate. But the two seasons before that were […]