Swedish players on the New York Islanders
The New York Islanders currently have 3 Swedish players on the roster. Together they have recorded 18 points (9 goals and 9 assists) in this regular season (2026-2027).
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3/25 Swedish players on roster
NY Islanders
16 pts · 14 GP
7 W
5 L
2 OTL
Swedish roster
#92Simon Holmström
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#51Emil Heineman
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#38Victor Eklund
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92Simon HolmströmF G#10
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L14246+11914:4838PIM#1Victor EklundPIM#5
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The Swedish NHL players on the New York Islanders
#92 Simon Holmström, the right wing (R) from Tranås, has played 293 games across 5 seasons for the New York Islanders. In total, he has recorded 127 points (64 goals, 63 assists) for the team. In this regular season (2026-2027), he has recorded 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists) through 14 games for the New York Islanders — a 0.50 points-per-game pace while averaging 18:22 of ice time at 0.
#51 Emil Heineman, the left wing (L) from Leksand, has played 96 games across 2 seasons for the New York Islanders. In total, he has recorded 37 points (24 goals, 13 assists) for the team. In this regular season (2026-2027), he has recorded 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) through 14 games for the New York Islanders — a 0.43 points-per-game pace while averaging 14:48 of ice time at +1.
#38 Victor Eklund, the right wing (R) from Stockholm, has played 15 games across 2 seasons for the New York Islanders. In total, he has recorded 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) for the team. In this regular season (2026-2027), he has recorded 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists) through 14 games for the New York Islanders — a 0.36 points-per-game pace while averaging 13:54 of ice time at +3.
Top Swedish scorer for the New York Islanders
Simon Holmström is the team's top Swedish scorer in this regular season (2026-2027), with 7 points.
Swedish impact
About the New York Islanders
Founded in 1972, the Article in WikipediaRead the source are Long Island’s NHL club and play at UBS Arena in Elmont. Four consecutive Article in WikipediaRead the source championships from 1980 to 1983 defined their dynasty.
Swedish players in New York Islanders history
Stefan Persson, Anders Kallur and Bob Nystrom helped win the Islanders’ first Stanley Cup in Article in HockeysverigeRead the source, the championship that began their dynasty. Article in New York IslandersRead the source regarded Persson as the most underrated Islander.
That championship team also made Persson and Kallur the first Swedish-trained players to win the Article in HockeysverigeRead the source, giving the club’s first title a place in Swedish hockey history. Article in HockeysverigeRead the source his hockey in Canada, so the team’s Swedish connections came through two different backgrounds.
Current team · 2026/27
Article in NHL.comRead the source entered 2026/27 seeking a playoff return after missing out in 2025/26, with Peter DeBoer beginning his first full season. Article in NHL.comRead the source.com’s September 20 preview identified the power play and better protection for Ilya Sorokin as challenges while young Matthew Schaefer develops.
Simon Holmström, Emil Heineman and Victor Eklund Article in NHL official roster APIRead the sourceArticle in NHL.comRead the source. Article in NHL.comRead the source preview projected Holmström alongside Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal, with Heineman on the next offensive line. It assessed Eklund Article in NHL.comRead the source.
Recent games
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Latest on the Swedes in New York Islanders
- GameVictor Eklund Establishes Himself with the IslandersVictor Eklund and Emil HeinemanA profile discusses Eklund’s early-season play, growing confidence and adjustment to his role with New York.
- RosterPierre Engvall recalled to the NHL by the IslandersPierre EngvallThe Islanders have recalled Pierre Engvall from the AHL, giving him a chance to return to NHL action.
- GameVictor Eklund scores again in Islanders win over AnaheimVictor Eklund and Leo CarlssonVictor Eklund scored his second NHL goal as the Islanders beat the Ducks 3-2.
Swedes in the organization
Players whose rights belong to the club but who are not on its current NHL roster.
See Swedish draft picks by the New York Islanders
Former Swedish players in the New York Islanders
Swedish players who have played at least one regular-season game for the New York Islanders and are no longer with the organisation. Statistics cover their regular-season games for the team.
Robert Nyström
R14 seasons · 1972 to 1986Stanley Cup
GP900P513G235A278+/−+110
Stefan Persson
D9 seasons · 1977 to 1986Stanley Cup
GP622P369G52A317+/−+176
Kenny Jönsson
D9 seasons · 1995 to 2004
GP597P232G57A175+/−-20
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Tomas Jonsson
D8 seasons · 1981 to 1989Stanley Cup
GP532P333G84A249+/−+76
Anders Kallur
C6 seasons · 1979 to 1985Stanley Cup
GP383P211G101A110+/−+42
Sebastian Aho
D5 seasons · 2020 to 2024 · 2017 to 2018
GP190P50G11A39+/−-10
Tommy Salo
G5 seasons · 1994 to 1999
GP187W62SV%.902GAA2.8
Mattias Weinhandl
R3 seasons · 2005 to 2006 · 2002 to 2004
GP155P49G16A33+/−+3
Niklas Andersson
L3 seasons · 1999 to 2000 · 1995 to 1997
GP138P79G29A50+/−-2
Mats Lindgren
C4 seasons · 1998 to 2002
GP134P46G20A26+/−+6
Mats Hallin
C3 seasons · 1982 to 1985Stanley Cup
GP108P26G14A12+/−-7
Mattias Timander
D2 seasons · 2002 to 2004
GP85P18G4A14+/−0
Tommy Söderström
G3 seasons · 1994 to 1997
GP78W19SV%.886GAA3.6
Jörgen Jönsson
C1 season · 1999 to 2000
GP68P28G11A17+/−-6
Dick Tärnström
D1 season · 2001 to 2002
GP62P19G3A16+/−-12
David Ullström
L2 seasons · 2011 to 2013
GP49P13G6A7+/−-4
Robin Lehner
G1 season · 2018 to 2019
GP46W25SV%.930GAA2.1
Adam Boqvist
D2 seasons · 2024 to 2026
GP45P12G2A10+/−-14
Anders Nilsson
G2 seasons · 2013 to 2014 · 2011 to 2012
GP23W9SV%.898GAA3.0
Mikael Andersson
R1 season · 1999 to 2000
GP19P3G0A3+/−-1
Andreas Johansson
L2 seasons · 1995 to 1997
GP18P5G2A3+/−-5
Marcus Högberg
G2 seasons · 2024 to 2026
GP16W2SV%.874GAA3.5
Johan Davidsson
C1 season · 1999 to 2000
GP14P6G2A4+/−0
Johan Sundström
C1 season · 2013 to 2014
GP11P1G0A1+/−0
John Persson
L1 season · 2013 to 2014
GP10P1G1A0+/−-4
Göran Högosta
G1 season · 1977 to 1978
GP1W0SV%1.000GAA0.0