Marcus Pettersson

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Marcus Pettersson
Marcus Pettersson 2018-12-14 1.jpg
Pettersson with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2018
Born (1996-05-08) 8 May 1996 (age 28)
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 teamFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
NHL draft 38th overall, 2014
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2013–present

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

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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. Marcus Pettersson 2025-01-25.jpg
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]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Czech Republic

On 9 May 2019, Pettersson was named to make his senior international debut with Sweden at the 2019 World Championships. [18]

He represented Sweden at the 2024 World Championships, [19] winning a bronze medal.

Personal life

Pettersson married his wife in July 2024, [20] [21] and they have a son. [22]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2010–11 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv20000—————
2011–12Skellefteå AIKJ18162572—————
2011–12Skellefteå AIKJ18 Allsv1705510713414
2012–13Skellefteå AIKJ18 Allsv2000092794
2012–13Skellefteå AIK J20 3748121620000
2013–14Skellefteå AIKJ2038414183820002
2013–14 Skellefteå AIK SHL 100002—————
2013–14Skellefteå AIKJ18 Allsv—————30114
2014–15Skellefteå AIKJ202028102010002
2014–15 Skellefteå AIKSHL140000—————
2014–15 HC Vita Hästen Allsv 102241691238
2015–16 Skellefteå AIKSHL462571080000
2016–17 Skellefteå AIKSHL4127949—————
2017–18 San Diego Gulls AHL 440141422—————
2017–18 Anaheim Ducks NHL 22134640002
2018–19 Anaheim DucksNHL2706617—————
2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL57217194940114
2019–20 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL69220223540004
2020–21 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL472792260110
2021–22 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL72217193870222
2022–23 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL681232458—————
2023–24 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL824263044—————
2024–25 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL473151825—————
SHL totals111412166180000
NHL totals491171341512942504412

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2013 Sweden U17 Gold medal icon.svg60004
2014 Sweden WJC18 4th71012
2016 Sweden WJC 4th70446
2019 Sweden WC 5th80114
2022 SwedenWC6th40000
2024 SwedenWCBronze medal icon.svg103252
Junior totals2014512
Senior totals223366

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