Marcus Pettersson

Swedish ice hockey player (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Marcus Karl Gustav Pettersson (born 8 May 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Born (1996-05-08) 8 May 1996 (age 30)
Skellefteå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
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Marcus Pettersson
Pettersson with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2018
Born (1996-05-08) 8 May 1996 (age 30)
Skellefteå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Vancouver Canucks
Skellefteå AIK
Anaheim Ducks
Pittsburgh Penguins
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 38th overall, 2014
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2013present
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Early life

Pettersson was born on 8 May 1996, in Skellefteå, Sweden.[1] He is the son of Daniel Pettersson, who played for Skellefteå AIK for 14 seasons.[2]

Playing career

SHL

Pettersson made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut playing with Skellefteå AIK during the 2013–14 season.[1]

Anaheim Ducks

Pettersson was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round (38th overall) of the 2014 NHL entry draft.[2]

On 13 June 2015, Pettersson was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Anaheim Ducks.[3]

Pettersson began the 2017–18 season playing for the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League.[4][5] He was called up to the NHL on 21 February 2018,[6] and he recorded his first NHL goal on 4 March, in a 6–3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.[7]

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pettersson with the Penguins in the 2024–25 season.

During the 2018–19 season, on 3 December 2018, Pettersson was traded by the Ducks to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Daniel Sprong.[8] He scored his first goal with the Penguins on 7 February 2019, against the Florida Panthers.[9]

On 12 September 2019, Pettersson re-signed with the Penguins on a one-year contract worth $874,125.[10] On 28 January 2020, Pettersson signed a five-year, $20.125 million contract extension with the Penguins.[11]

On 9 March 2023, Pettersson recorded an assist for his 100th NHL point.[12] Pettersson was placed on long-term injured reserve after suffering an injury on 18 March 2023.[13] He returned to the line-up on 13 April after missing 12 games.[14]

Pettersson was injured on 14 December 2024, and was placed on injured reserve.[15] He was activated from injured reserve on 31 December.[16]

Vancouver Canucks

On 31 January 2025, Pettersson was traded to the Vancouver Canucks along with forward Drew O'Connor, in exchange for forward Danton Heinen, defenceman Vincent Desharnais, right wing prospect Melvin Fernström and a conditional 2025 first-round pick.[17] On February 5, Pettersson signed a six-year, $33 million contract extension with the Canucks.[18]

International play

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On 9 May 2019, Pettersson was named to make his senior international debut with Sweden at the 2019 World Championships.[19]

He represented Sweden at the 2024 World Championships,[20] winning a bronze medal.

Personal life

Pettersson married his wife in July 2024.[21][22] They have one son.[23]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2010–11 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv 20000
2011–12 Skellefteå AIK J18 162572
2011–12 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv 1705510 713414
2012–13 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv 20000 92794
2012–13 Skellefteå AIK J20 37481216 20000
2013–14 Skellefteå AIK J20 384141838 20002
2013–14 Skellefteå AIK SHL 100002
2013–14 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv 30114
2014–15 Skellefteå AIK J20 20281020 10002
2014–15 Skellefteå AIK SHL 140000
2014–15 HC Vita Hästen Allsv 1022416 91238
2015–16 Skellefteå AIK SHL 4625710 80000
2016–17 Skellefteå AIK SHL 4127949
2017–18 San Diego Gulls AHL 440141422
2017–18 Anaheim Ducks NHL 221346 40002
2018–19 Anaheim Ducks NHL 2706617
2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 572171949 40114
2019–20 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 692202235 40004
2020–21 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 4727922 60110
2021–22 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 722171938 70222
2022–23 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 681232458
2023–24 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 824263044
2024–25 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 473151825
2024–25 Vancouver Canucks NHL 311101120
2025–26 Vancouver Canucks NHL 823151860
SHL totals 1114121661 80000
NHL totals 60421159180374 2504412
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International

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Year Team Event Result GPGAPtsPIM
2013 Sweden U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 60004
2014 Sweden WJC18 4th 71012
2016 Sweden WJC 4th 70446
2019 Sweden WC 5th 80114
2022 Sweden WC 6th 40000
2024 Sweden WC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 103252
Junior totals 2014512
Senior totals 223366
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