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Swedes in the NHL – quiz on Swedish stars

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Börje Salming paved the way when he joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1973, and in 1996 he became the first European-trained player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Since then Peter Forsberg, Nicklas Lidström, the Sedin twins and today's stars have carried the legacy forward.

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Questions about Swedish NHL stars

8 questions with answers

Salming, Forsberg, Sundin, Lidström, the Sedin twins and today's Swedes – there's enough range here for everyone to land a few.

  1. 1. Which four countries played in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off?

    • A. Canada, USA, Sweden and Finland
    • B. Canada, USA, Czechia and Switzerland
    • C. Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark

    Correct answer: Canada, USA, Sweden and Finland

    The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off featured Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland. (Source)

  2. 2. Which two Nordic national teams played in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off?

    • A. Sweden and Finland
    • B. Norway and Denmark
    • C. Iceland and Finland

    Correct answer: Sweden and Finland

    Sweden and Finland were the two Nordic national teams in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, alongside Canada and the United States. (Source)

  3. 3. Which Swedish forward plays for the Detroit Red Wings and was drafted fourth overall in 2020?

    • A. Lucas Raymond
    • B. Elias Lindholm
    • C. Adrian Kempe

    Correct answer: Lucas Raymond

    Lucas Raymond was drafted fourth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 2020 and became a key Swedish forward for the club. (Source)

  4. 4. Which Swedish defenseman became a pioneer in the NHL while playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989?

    • A. Börje Salming
    • B. Anders Hedberg
    • C. Inge Hammarström

    Correct answer: Börje Salming

    Börje Salming played 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs and paved the way for European players in the NHL. (Source)

  5. 5. Which Swedish defenseman was selected first overall in the 2018 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres?

    • A. Rasmus Dahlin
    • B. Victor Hedman
    • C. Erik Karlsson

    Correct answer: Rasmus Dahlin

    Rasmus Dahlin was selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft. (Source)

  6. 6. Which Swedish goaltender had a royal nickname during his years with the New York Rangers?

    • A. Henrik Lundqvist
    • B. Pelle Lindbergh
    • C. Linus Ullmark

    Correct answer: Henrik Lundqvist

    Henrik Lundqvist was nicknamed King Henrik during his long career with the New York Rangers. (Source)

  7. 7. Name Swedish NHL players.

      Correct answer:

      Examples: Peter Forsberg, Nicklas Backstrom, Henrik Lundqvist, Mats Sundin, Daniel Alfredsson, Nicklas Lidstrom, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Victor Hedman. (Source)

    • 8. In what year did Peter Forsberg make his NHL debut for the Quebec Nordiques?

      • A. 1995
      • B. 1993
      • C. 1994

      Correct answer: 1995

      Forsberg made his NHL debut on January 21, 1995, following the lockout-shortened start to the 1994-95 season and won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie. (Source)

    Swedes in the Hockey Hall of Fame

    8 questions with answers

    The Swedish players who made it all the way into the hall in Toronto – led by Börje Salming and Mats Sundin.

    1. 1. Which NHL club is Börje Salming most strongly associated with?

      • A. Toronto Maple Leafs
      • B. Detroit Red Wings
      • C. New York Rangers

      Correct answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

      Börje Salming is most strongly associated with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he played 16 NHL seasons before his 1996 Hockey Hall of Fame induction. (Source)

    2. 2. Which Swedish forward, best known from his WHA days with the Winnipeg Jets, was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame (1997)?

      • A. Anders Hedberg
      • B. Kent Nilsson
      • C. Ulf Nilsson

      Correct answer: Anders Hedberg

      Anders Hedberg was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 1997 after a successful career that included the Winnipeg Jets in the WHA and the New York Rangers in the NHL. (Source)

    3. 3. Which other NHL star was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the same class as Mats Sundin?

      • A. Joe Sakic
      • B. Steve Yzerman
      • C. Nicklas Lidström

      Correct answer: Joe Sakic

      Mats Sundin and Joe Sakic were both inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012. (Source)

    4. 4. Who became Sweden's second player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012, after Börje Salming?

      • A. Mats Sundin
      • B. Anders Hedberg
      • C. Peter Forsberg

      Correct answer: Mats Sundin

      Mats Sundin was inducted in 2012, becoming Sweden's second player in the Hall of Fame, sixteen years after Salming. Forsberg was inducted in 2014. (Source)

    5. 5. In what year was Peter Forsberg inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?

      • A. 2014
      • B. 2012
      • C. 2016

      Correct answer: 2014

      Peter Forsberg was inducted in 2014, the first year he was eligible. His induction followed a career with two Stanley Cups and two Olympic gold medals. (Source)

    6. 6. How many times did Nicklas Lidström win the Norris Trophy?

      • A. Seven
      • B. Four
      • C. Two

      Correct answer: Seven

      Nicklas Lidström won the Norris Trophy seven times during his long career with the Detroit Red Wings. (Source)

    7. 7. In what year was Daniel Alfredsson inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?

      • A. 2022
      • B. 2020
      • C. 2024

      Correct answer: 2022

      Daniel Alfredsson was inducted in 2022 after serving as captain of the Ottawa Senators for fourteen seasons. (Source)

    8. 8. In what year were twin brothers Henrik and Daniel Sedin inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?

      • A. 2022
      • B. 2020
      • C. 2024

      Correct answer: 2022

      The Sedin twins were inducted in 2022 alongside Daniel Alfredsson, the first year they were eligible. (Source)

    FAQ

    Who was the first Swede to break through in the NHL?
    Börje Salming, who joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1973 and became one of the first European stars in the league, playing 16 seasons for Toronto.
    Did Peter Forsberg win any individual NHL award?
    Yes. Forsberg won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player and was one of the most feared forwards during his time with the Colorado Avalanche.
    Which Swedes have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
    Börje Salming was inducted in 1996 as the first European-trained player, and Mats Sundin followed in 2012 as Sweden's second player in the hall.
    Which Swede was selected first overall in the 2018 NHL Draft?
    Rasmus Dahlin, taken first overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2018, who quickly became one of the league's leading defencemen.

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