Swedish siblings in the NHLWilliam 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.
All Swedish NHL brothersThe brothers’ NHL careers
| Player | Seasons | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander2015–16–2026–27 | 12 | 763 | 709 |
| Alexander Nylander2016–17–2024–25 | 7 | 126 | 49 |
NHL clubs in common
Shared games: teammates and opponents
William Nylander and Alexander Nylander have not played in the same playoff game.
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NHL siblings
Every Swedish brother pair in the NHL
Sedin, Lundqvist, Kronwall, Söderblom and more: careers and head-to-head games.
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Swedish brothers in the NHL in 2026/27
Söderblom, Eklund and Stenberg: the brothers in the NHL at the same time.
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Swedish NHL brothers through the years
From Sundström and Loob to the Sedins and Lundqvists.
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NHL fathers and sons
Swedish fathers and sons in the NHL
Nylander, Lindholm, Steen and more families where the sons followed their fathers.
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