Swedish NHL historySwedish NHL brothers
The Sedin brothers played together in Vancouver, while Henrik and Joel Lundqvist faced each other as opponents. The Nylander, Eklund and Stenberg brothers are more Swedish siblings who reached the NHL.
Mikael and Niklas Andersson
Mikael and Niklas Andersson both played in the NHL during the 1990s. Both represented the New York Islanders in 1999/00, but at different times.
- Mikael Andersson15 seasons · 1985–86–1999–00761Games264Points
- Niklas Andersson6 seasons · 1992–93–2000–01164Games82Points
Jesper and Adam Boqvist
Jesper Boqvist is a forward and his younger brother Adam a defenseman. After playing for different NHL clubs, they became Florida Panthers teammates in 2024/25.
- Jesper Boqvist8 seasons · 2019–20–2026–27396Games110Points
- Adam Boqvist7 seasons · 2019–20–2025–26272Games103Points
William and Victor Eklund
William and Victor Eklund both played for Djurgården on their way to the NHL. In a summer 2026 interview with Hockeynews, William spoke about enjoying training with his younger brother and seeing him get his NHL opportunity.
- William Eklund6 seasons · 2021–22–2026–27256Games165Points
- Victor Eklund2 seasons · 2025–26–2026–2712Games5Points
Joel and Olle Eriksson Ek
Joel Eriksson Ek is a center, while his younger brother Olle is a goalie. Olle made his NHL debut with the Anaheim Ducks in 2023; Joel had already played several seasons for the Minnesota Wild.
- Joel Eriksson Ek11 seasons · 2016–17–2026–27627Games360Points
- Olle Eriksson Ek1 season · 2022–231Games
Jörgen and Kenny Jönsson
Jörgen Jönsson had a much shorter NHL career than his younger brother Kenny. They played together for the New York Islanders in 1999/00 before Jörgen moved to Anaheim.
- Jörgen Jönsson1 season · 1999–0081Games31Points
- Kenny Jönsson10 seasons · 1994–95–2003–04686Games267Points
Mario and Adrian Kempe
Mario and Adrian Kempe are forwards. Older brother Mario made his NHL appearances with the Arizona Coyotes, while Adrian reached the league with the Los Angeles Kings.
- Mario Kempe2 seasons · 2017–18–2018–1970Games13Points
- Adrian Kempe11 seasons · 2016–17–2026–27720Games482Points
Carl and John Klingberg
Carl Klingberg is a forward and his younger brother John a defenseman. Carl played NHL hockey for Atlanta and Winnipeg, while John began his NHL career in Dallas.
- Carl Klingberg4 seasons · 2010–11–2014–1512Games1Points
- John Klingberg12 seasons · 2014–15–2025–26700Games443Points
Niklas and Staffan Kronwall
Niklas and Staffan Kronwall both played defense in the NHL. Niklas spent his entire NHL career in Detroit, while younger brother Staffan represented Toronto, Washington and Calgary.
- Niklas Kronwall15 seasons · 2003–04–2018–19953Games432Points
- Staffan Kronwall4 seasons · 2005–06–2009–1066Games4Points
Peter and Håkan Loob
Håkan Loob played his NHL hockey in Calgary. His older brother Peter was a defenseman who had a brief NHL spell with the Quebec Nordiques in 1984/85.
- Peter Loob1 season · 1984–858Games3Points
- Håkan Loob6 seasons · 1983–84–1988–89450Games429Points
Henrik and Joel Lundqvist
Twins Henrik and Joel Lundqvist had different roles on the ice: Henrik as a goalie and Joel as a center. In the NHL they played for the New York Rangers and Dallas Stars respectively, facing each other as opponents.
- Henrik Lundqvist15 seasons · 2005–06–2019–20887Games
- Joel Lundqvist3 seasons · 2006–07–2008–09134Games26Points
William and Alex Nylander
William and Alex Nylander followed their father Michael into the NHL. The brothers have faced each other as opponents and played together for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024/25.
- William Nylander12 seasons · 2015–16–2026–27763Games709Points
- Alexander Nylander7 seasons · 2016–17–2024–25126Games49Points
Gustav and Fredrik Olofsson
Gustav Olofsson is a defenseman and his younger brother Fredrik a forward. Both reached the NHL, but overlapping careers do not necessarily mean brothers appeared in the same game.
- Gustav Olofsson6 seasons · 2015–16–2023–2463Games11Points
- Fredrik Olofsson2 seasons · 2022–23–2023–2485Games13Points
Linus and Rasmus Sandin
Linus Sandin is a forward and younger brother Rasmus a defenseman. Linus made his NHL debut with Philadelphia in 2022, while Rasmus began his NHL career in Toronto.
- Linus Sandin1 season · 2021–221Games0Points
- Rasmus Sandin7 seasons · 2019–20–2025–26382Games145Points
Daniel and Henrik Sedin
Twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin spent their entire NHL careers with the Vancouver Canucks. Both won the NHL scoring title and ended their playing careers after the 2017/18 season.
- Daniel Sedin17 seasons · 2000–01–2017–181 306Games1 041Points
- Henrik Sedin17 seasons · 2000–01–2017–181 330Games1 070Points
Arvid and Elmer Söderblom
Arvid Söderblom is a goalie and his younger brother Elmer a forward. They had dinner together before their first NHL meeting in November 2025; the next day, Arvid stopped one of Elmer’s scoring chances with his right skate.
- Arvid Söderblom6 seasons · 2021–22–2026–27114Games
- Elmer Söderblom4 seasons · 2022–23–2026–27112Games33Points
Otto and Ivar Stenberg
Otto and Ivar Stenberg moved from Stenungsund to Frölunda before reaching the NHL. Youngest brother Knut told Hockeysverige in 2026 about the ice the family made at home, where he sometimes played in goal against his brothers.
- Otto Stenberg2 seasons · 2025–26–2026–2735Games11Points
- Ivar Stenberg1 season · 2026–2712Games9Points
Patrik and Peter Sundström
Twins Patrik and Peter Sundström played both against each other and together in the NHL. They became New Jersey Devils teammates in 1989/90.
- Patrik Sundström10 seasons · 1982–83–1991–92679Games588Points
- Peter Sundström6 seasons · 1983–84–1989–90338Games144Points
Daniel and Mathias Tjärnqvist
Daniel Tjärnqvist played defense and his younger brother Mathias was a forward. Both made their NHL debuts in the 2000s and also faced each other in the league.
- Daniel Tjärnqvist6 seasons · 2001–02–2008–09352Games90Points
- Mathias Tjärnqvist4 seasons · 2003–04–2007–08173Games32Points