Anton Frondell is set to play for Sweden against Slovakia on Tuesday evening after recovering from a collision during the 3-0 win over Italy on Friday.
The Chicago and Djurgården forward was injured when he crashed into the open bench door at high speed while skating past Italy's bench. He left the game in pain but an immediate X-ray showed no fracture. Frondell sat out the 3-2 loss to Norway on Saturday as his hand swelled and remained tender.
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Anton Frondell made his world championship debut for Sweden on Wednesday and recorded two assists in a dominant 6-0 victory over Slovenia. The 19-year-old forward had waited through the first three group games before getting his chance.
Tre Kronor returns forward Anton Frondell ahead of Tuesday's must-win game against Slovakia at the world championship. A victory would secure a quarterfinal berth after an unexpected loss to Norway. Coach Sam Hallam emphasized the need for improved speed and discipline.
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Anton Frondell will make his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night against the New York Islanders. The Swedish forward joins Conor Bedard on the top line after arriving for the team's road trip. Bedard has recorded 66 points in 57 games this season.
Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist suffered a frightening injury when he took a skate blade to the face during a playoff game against the Minnesota Wild. The Swedish player immediately left the ice for repairs, bloodied from the incident involving Wild forward Michael McCarron. The Stars lost the matchup, evening the first-round series at 2-2.
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Aleksander Barkov made his long-awaited comeback for Finland in the Beijer Hockey Games on May 7. The Florida Panthers captain had been sidelined since August 2025 with a knee injury.
Norwegian goaltender Tobias Normann spoke about his future while in Fribourg for the World Championship. The 24-year-old reflected on a mixed season with Frölunda and ongoing talks of an NHL move to the New York Rangers.
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Malmö FF defender Pontus Jansson has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee during the away match against Djurgården, ruling him out for the rest of the season. The 35-year-old was carried off on a stretcher following a collision in overtime. Jansson has shared emotional messages on Instagram about his upcoming journey.