Breaking: Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm both named to Team Sweden
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Breaking news in Oil Country as Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm and forward Viktor Arvidsson have been named to Team Sweden ahead of the 4-Nations Face-Off.
The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, running from February 12 to 20, will feature Canada, the USA, Sweden, and Finland, with games held in Montreal and Boston.
According to recent reports, Edmonton Oilers Mattias Ekholm and Viktor Arvidsson have been named to team Sweden
Ekholm was one of seven defencemen picked to don the Tre Kronor at the inaugural NHL tournament to be held Feb. 12-20, 2025, joining Gustav Forsling, Victor Hedman, Erik Karlsson, Rasmus Andersson, Jonas Brodin and Rasmus Dahlin.
Arvidsson, meanwhile, was one of 13 Swedish forwards selected along with Filip Forsberg, William Nylander, Mika Zibanejad, Adrian Kempe, William Karlsson, Joel Eriksson Ek, Gustav Nyquist, Elias Pettersson, Lucas Raymond, Leo Carlsson, Elias Lindholm and Jesper Bratt.
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I don't think there was ever any doubt that Mattias Ekholm was going to make the team, but Viktor Arvidsson's selection is somewhat of a surprise.
Viktor Arvidsson has been dealing with nagging injuries for the better part of the 2024-25 season.
Team Sweden must have some inside information regarding Arvidsson's injury to be comfortable enough selecting him.
Perhaps a stint at the international stage is exactly what Arvidsson needs to regain his offensive edge.
In 16 regular season games this season, Viktor Arvidsson has just managed 2 goals and 3 assists, posting a +2 rating on the ice.
As it stands, 3 members of the Edmonton Oilers will be representing their respective countries at the 4-Nations Face-Off tournament.
The official announcement regarding Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid's spot on Team Canada should be dropping any minute, and fans around the world finally get to watch their favourite players on hockey's biggest stage.
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DECEMBRE 4 | 56 ANSWERS Breaking: Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm both named to Team Sweden Do you think Team Sweden made the right decision to select Viktor Arvisson? | ||
| Yes | 35 | 62.5 % |
| No | 21 | 37.5 % |
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