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All Swedes in the NHL 2005-2006
46 Swedes played in the NHL in 2005-2006 – 27 forwards, 16 defensemen, 3 goalies. Below we list every team and every Swede who represented it during the regular season.
7 Swedes played for Detroit Red Wings in the 2005-2006 season. 4 forwards, 3 defensemen.
#5 Nicklas Lidström, defenseman (D) from Västerås. 806 points in 1096 games over 14 seasons with the team.
#96 Tomas Holmström, left wing (L) from Piteå. 295 points in 622 games over 9 seasons with the team.
#40 Henrik Zetterberg, center (C) from Njurunda. 172 points in 217 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#55 Niklas Kronwall, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. 14 points in 47 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#3 Andreas Lilja, defenseman (D) from Helsingborg. 15 points in 82 games over 1 season with the team.
#93 Johan Franzén, right wing (R) from Vetlanda. 16 points in 80 games over 1 season with the team.
#37 Mikael Samuelsson, right wing (R) from Mariefred. 45 points in 71 games over 1 season with the team.
4 Swedes played for Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2005-2006 season. 2 forwards, 1 defenseman, 1 goalie.
#13 Mats Sundin, center (C) from Bromma. 833 points in 832 games over 11 seasons with the team.
#32 Mikael Tellqvist, goalie (G) from Sundbyberg. 132 games, 33 starts and 16 wins with a 89.5 save percentage over 4 seasons with the team.
#10 Alexander Steen, left wing (L) from Winnipeg. 45 points in 75 games over 1 season with the team.
#40 Staffan Kronwall, defenseman (D) from Järfälla. 1 point in 34 games over 1 season with the team.
4 Swedes played for Vancouver Canucks in the 2005-2006 season. 3 forwards, 1 defenseman.
#19 Markus Näslund, left wing (L) from Örnsköldsvik. 641 points in 720 games over 10 seasons with the team.
#2 Mattias Öhlund, defenseman (D) from Piteå. 245 points in 558 games over 8 seasons with the team.
#22 Daniel Sedin, left wing (L) from Örnsköldsvik. 222 points in 397 games over 5 seasons with the team.
#33 Henrik Sedin, center (C) from Örnsköldsvik. 221 points in 400 games over 5 seasons with the team.
3 Swedes played for Philadelphia Flyers in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward, 2 defensemen.
#8 Kim Johnsson, defenseman (D) from Malmö. 147 points in 291 games over 4 seasons with the team.
#54 David Printz, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. 0 points in 1 game over 1 season with the team.
#21 Peter Forsberg, center (C) from Örnsköldsvik. 75 points in 60 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Anaheim Ducks in the 2005-2006 season. 2 forwards.
#26 Samuel Påhlsson, center (C) from Ånge. 85 points in 337 games over 5 seasons with the team.
#17 Jonathan Hedstrom, right wing (R) from Skelleftea. During this stint with the club: 27 points in 79 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Calgary Flames in the 2005-2006 season. 2 forwards.
#26 Marcus Nilson, left wing (L) from Balsta. 22 points in 84 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#20 Kristian Huselius, left wing (L) from Österhaninge. 39 points in 54 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Carolina Hurricanes in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#7 Niclas Wallin, defenseman (D) from Boden. 36 points in 273 games over 5 seasons with the team.
#15 Niklas Nordgren, left wing (L) from Ornskoldsvik. 6 points in 43 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Dallas Stars in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward, 1 goalie.
#22 Mathias Tjarnqvist, left wing (L) from Umea. 8 points in 51 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#1 Johan Hedberg, goalie (G) from Leksand. 82 games, 15 starts and 12 wins with a 89.8 save percentage over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Minnesota Wild in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#29 Daniel Tjärnqvist, defenseman (D) from Umeå. 18 points in 60 games over 1 season with the team.
#18 Mattias Weinhandl, right wing (R) from Ljungby. 5 points in 15 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for New York Rangers in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward, 1 goalie.
#30 Henrik Lundqvist, goalie (G) from Åre. 75 games, 50 starts and 30 wins with a 92.2 save percentage over 1 season with the team.
#92 Michael Nylander, center (C) from Stockholm. 79 points in 81 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#23 Dick Tarnstrom, defenseman (D) from Sundbyberg. 103 points in 174 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#15 Niklas Nordgren, left wing (L) from Ornskoldsvik. 0 points in 15 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for San Jose Sharks in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#28 Nisse Ekman, right wing (R) from Stockholm. 112 points in 159 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#3 Douglas Murray, defenseman (D) from Bromma. 1 point in 34 games over 1 season with the team.
1 Swede played for Atlanta Thrashers in the 2005-2006 season. 1 defenseman.
#28 Niclas Hävelid, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. 32 points in 82 games over 1 season with the team.
1 Swede played for Boston Bruins in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#11 P.J. Axelsson, left wing (L) from Kungälv. 201 points in 592 games over 8 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Buffalo Sabres in the 2005-2006 season. 1 defenseman.
#20 Henrik Tallinder, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. 44 points in 202 games over 4 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Chicago Blackhawks in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#17 Michael Holmqvist, center (C) from Stockholm. 20 points in 72 games over 1 season with the team.
1 Swede played for Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#36 Joakim Lindstrom, center (C) from Skellefteå. 0 points in 3 games over 1 season with the team.
1 Swede played for Edmonton Oilers in the 2005-2006 season. 1 defenseman.
#23 Dick Tarnstrom, defenseman (D) from Sundbyberg. 4 points in 22 games over 1 season with the team.
1 Swede played for Florida Panthers in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#20 Kristian Huselius, left wing (L) from Österhaninge. 127 points in 257 games over 4 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Los Angeles Kings in the 2005-2006 season. 1 defenseman.
#4 Mattias Norstrom, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. 133 points in 718 games over 10 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Montréal Canadiens in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#37 Niklas Sundstrom, right wing (R) from Ornskoldsvik. 49 points in 154 games over 3 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for New Jersey Devils in the 2005-2006 season. 1 defenseman.
#6 Tommy Albelin, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. During this stint with the club: 21 points in 160 games over 4 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for New York Islanders in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#18 Mattias Weinhandl, right wing (R) from Ljungby. 49 points in 155 games over 3 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Ottawa Senators in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#11 Daniel Alfredsson, right wing (R) from Göteborg. 671 points in 706 games over 10 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Phoenix Coyotes in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#20 Fredrik Sjöström, left wing (L) from Färgelanda. 36 points in 132 games over 2 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for St. Louis Blues in the 2005-2006 season. 1 defenseman.
#55 Christian Bäckman, defenseman (D) from Göteborg. 36 points in 122 games over 3 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#19 Freddy Modin, left wing (L) from Sundsvall. 286 points in 445 games over 6 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Washington Capitals in the 2005-2006 season. 1 forward.
#45 Jonas Johansson, right wing (R) from Jonkoping. 0 points in 1 game over 1 season with the team.
No Swedes played for Colorado Avalanche in the 2005-2006 season.
No Swedes played for Nashville Predators in the 2005-2006 season.