Swedish players on the Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have 3 Swedish players on the roster. Together they have recorded 25 points (7 goals and 18 assists) in this regular season (2026-2027).
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3 SWEDESPITTSBURGH PENGUINS
NHL#25of 32 teams
3/26 Swedish players on roster
Pittsburgh
12 pts · 14 GP
5 W
7 L
2 OTL
Swedish roster
#65Erik Karlsson
DD PTS#1GP14G3A13P16+/−-2
#67Rickard Rakell
RSOG#7GP14G4A4P8+/−-1
#25Elmer Söderblom
L+/-#22GP6G0A1P1+/−+1
TOTALSG7A18P25
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65Erik KarlssonD PTS#1
D1431316-2223:2067D PTS#1Rickard RakellSOG#7
R14448-1419:4125SOG#7Elmer Söderblom+/-#22
L6011+1011:25+/-#22TOTALS71825
The Swedish NHL players on the Pittsburgh Penguins
#65 Erik Karlsson, the defenseman (D) from Landsbro, has played 253 games across 4 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In total, he has recorded 191 points (40 goals, 151 assists) for the team. In this regular season (2026-2027), he has recorded 16 points (3 goals, 13 assists) through 14 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins — a 1.14 points-per-game pace while averaging 23:20 of ice time at -2.
#67 Rickard Rakell, the right wing (R) from Sundbyberg, has played 326 games across 6 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In total, he has recorded 236 points (110 goals, 126 assists) for the team. In this regular season (2026-2027), he has recorded 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) through 14 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins — a 0.57 points-per-game pace while averaging 19:41 of ice time at -1.
#25 Elmer Söderblom, the left wing (L) from Göteborg, has played 26 games across 2 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In total, he has recorded 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) for the team. In this regular season (2026-2027), he has recorded 1 point (0 goals, 1 assist) through 6 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins — a 0.17 points-per-game pace while averaging 11:25 of ice time at +1.
Top Swedish scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Erik Karlsson is the team's top Swedish scorer in this regular season (2026-2027), with 16 points.
Swedish impact
About the Pittsburgh Penguins
Article in WikipediaRead the source play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh and joined the NHL in 1967. Their history includes five Article in WikipediaRead the sources: consecutive championships in 1991 and 1992, followed by titles in 2009, 2016 and 2017.
Swedish players in Pittsburgh Penguins history
Patric Hörnqvist and Carl Hagelin helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in both Article in HockeysverigeRead the source and 2017. Hörnqvist scored the Cup-clinching goal in Article in Pittsburgh PenguinsRead the source.
Looking back in 2024, Hörnqvist Article in HockeysverigeRead the source Mike Sullivan. He highlighted Hagelin as one of the additions who strengthened the team on its way to those Article in HockeysverigeRead the source wins.
Current team · 2026/27
Article in Daily FaceoffRead the source returned to the playoffs under Dan Muse in 2025/26 but lost to Philadelphia in the first round. In its September 17, 2026 preview, Article in Daily FaceoffRead the source described a transition between aging stars and younger players, questioning whether the improvement could last. Article in Daily FaceoffRead the source, with defense and goaltending less secure.
Erik Karlsson and Rickard Rakell Article in National Hockey LeagueRead the sourceArticle in Daily FaceoffRead the source. Article in Daily FaceoffRead the source preview highlighted Karlsson’s offensive importance on a thin defense. Rakell Article in Daily FaceoffRead the source.
Recent games
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November 6, 2026@LAK4
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November 8, 2026@ANA1
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November 9, 2026@SJS3
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November 12, 2026vsOTT6
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November 15, 2026vsSTL3
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November 20, 2026@NSH4
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November 22, 2026The team's Swedish coverage
Latest on the Swedes in Pittsburgh Penguins
- MilestoneCrosby and Karlsson reach NHL milestones in Penguins lossErik KarlssonSidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson set NHL records as Pittsburgh lost 5–4 to Montreal.
- InjuryElmer Söderblom Placed on Injured ReserveElmer SöderblomThe Penguins placed Söderblom on injured reserve while making several roster moves.
- GameRickard Rakell Ends Scoring Drought as Penguins StruggleRickard Rakell and Erik KarlssonRickard Rakell scores after a drought as Pittsburgh discusses his future amid trade rumors.
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 Pittsburgh Penguins
Active Swedes who have played here
Former Swedish players in the Pittsburgh Penguins
Swedish players who have played at least one regular-season game for the Pittsburgh Penguins and are no longer with the organisation. Statistics cover their regular-season games for the team.
Marcus PetterssonNYR
D7 seasons · 2018 to 2025
GP442P141G16A125+/−+68
Patric Hörnqvist
R6 seasons · 2014 to 2020Stanley Cup
GP407P264G132A132+/−+51
Ulf Samuelsson
D5 seasons · 1990 to 1995Stanley Cup
GP277P94G11A83+/−+76
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Hans Jonsson
D4 seasons · 1999 to 2003
GP242P48G10A38+/−-29
Carl Hagelin
L4 seasons · 2015 to 2019Stanley Cup
GP195P83G27A56+/−+38
Kjell Samuelsson
D4 seasons · 1991 to 1995Stanley Cup
GP183P32G10A22+/−+51
Dick Tärnström
D3 seasons · 2005 to 2006 · 2002 to 2004
GP174P103G28A75+/−-58
Tomas Sandström
R4 seasons · 1993 to 1997
GP172P155G71A84+/−+14
Markus Näslund
L3 seasons · 1993 to 1996
GP151P67G25A42+/−+14
Willy Lindström
R2 seasons · 1985 to 1987
GP131P54G24A30+/−+9
Fredrik Olausson
D2 seasons · 1996 to 1998
GP127P60G13A47+/−+34
Johan Hedberg
G3 seasons · 2000 to 2003
GP116W46SV%.901GAA2.9
Andreas Johansson
L2 seasons · 1996 to 1998
GP77P24G7A17+/−-2
Anders Håkansson
L1 season · 1982 to 1983
GP62P21G9A12+/−-11
Peter Popovic
D1 season · 1999 to 2000
GP54P6G1A5+/−-8
Emil Bemström
C2 seasons · 2023 to 2025
GP38P6G3A3+/−0
Nisse Ekman
R1 season · 2006 to 2007
GP34P15G6A9+/−-14
Oskar SundqvistSTL
C2 seasons · 2015 to 2017
GP28P4G1A3+/−-4
Mikael Samuelsson
R1 season · 2002 to 2003
GP22P2G2A0+/−-21
Filip HållanderEDM
C4 seasons · 2025 to 2027 · 2021 to 2023
GP18P7G2A5+/−+8
Niklas Nordgren
L1 season · 2005 to 2006
GP15P0G0A0+/−-4
Alexander NylanderCGY
L2 seasons · 2022 to 2024
GP14P2G1A1+/−+1
Douglas Murray
D1 season · 2012 to 2013
GP14P3G1A2+/−-1
Mathias Johansson
C1 season · 2002 to 2003
GP12P6G1A5+/−+1
Stefan Bergqvist
D2 seasons · 1995 to 1997
GP7P0G0A0+/−-1
Magnus Hellberg
G1 season · 2023 to 2024
GP3W1SV%.922GAA2.5
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