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Marcus Pettersson
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		 Pittsburgh Penguins
Skellefteå AIK
Anaheim Ducks
National team  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 Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Early life

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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

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SHL

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

Anaheim Ducks

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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

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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]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Czech Republic

On 9 May 2019, Pettersson was named to make his senior international debut with Sweden at the 2019 World Championships.[17]

He represented Sweden at the 2024 World Championships,[18] winning a bronze medal.

Personal life

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Pettersson married his wife in July 2024,[19][20] and they have a son.[21]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2011–12 Skellefteå AIK J18 16 2 5 7 2 — — — — —
2011–12 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv 17 0 5 5 10 7 1 3 4 14
2012–13 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv 2 0 0 0 0 9 2 7 9 4
2012–13 Skellefteå AIK J20 37 4 8 12 16 2 0 0 0 0
2013–14 Skellefteå AIK J20 38 4 14 18 38 2 0 0 0 2
2013–14 Skellefteå AIK SHL 10 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2013–14 Skellefteå AIK J18 Allsv — — — — — 3 0 1 1 4
2014–15 Skellefteå AIK J20 20 2 8 10 20 1 0 0 0 2
2014–15 Skellefteå AIK SHL 14 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2014–15 HC Vita Hästen Allsv 10 2 2 4 16 9 1 2 3 8
2015–16 Skellefteå AIK SHL 46 2 5 7 10 8 0 0 0 0
2016–17 Skellefteå AIK SHL 41 2 7 9 49 — — — — —
2017–18 San Diego Gulls AHL 44 0 14 14 22 — — — — —
2017–18 Anaheim Ducks NHL 22 1 3 4 6 4 0 0 0 2
2018–19 Anaheim Ducks NHL 27 0 6 6 17 — — — — —
2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 57 2 17 19 49 4 0 1 1 4
2019–20 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 69 2 20 22 35 4 0 0 0 4
2020–21 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 47 2 7 9 22 6 0 1 1 0
2021–22 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 72 2 17 19 38 7 0 2 2 2
2022–23 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 68 1 23 24 58 — — — — —
2023–24 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 82 4 26 30 44 — — — — —
SHL totals 111 4 12 16 61 8 0 0 0 0
NHL totals 444 14 119 133 269 25 0 4 4 12

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Sweden U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 0 0 4
2014 Sweden WJC18 4th 7 1 0 1 2
2016 Sweden WJC 4th 7 0 4 4 6
2019 Sweden WC 5th 8 0 1 1 4
2022 Sweden WC 6th 4 0 0 0 0
2024 Sweden WC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 10 3 2 5 2
Junior totals 20 1 4 5 12
Senior totals 22 3 3 6 6

References

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  1. ^ a b "Marcus Pettersson". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Profile on Ducks Second Round Draft Pick Markus Pettersson". National Hockey League. 28 June 2014. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Ducks Sign Defenseman Pettersson to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract". National Hockey League. 13 June 2015. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  4. ^ Stephens, Eric (15 February 2018). "Ducks' Marcus Pettersson says first NHL call-up led to 'blackout' moment". The Daily Bulletin. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  5. ^ Stephens, Eric (4 March 2018). "As he sticks with Ducks, Marcus Pettersson has breakthrough moment". Pasadena Star-News. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  6. ^ Manderichio, AJ (21 February 2018). "Pettersson Gets The Call". NHL.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Ducks top Blackhawks, move into third in Pacific". National Hockey League. 4 March 2018. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Penguins Acquire Defenseman Marcus Pettersson from the Anaheim Ducks". National Hockey League. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Matheson scores in OT to lift Panthers over Penguins 3-2". USA Today. 7 February 2019. Archived from the original on 8 February 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  10. ^ "Pettersson signs one-year contract with Penguins". National Hockey League. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Pettersson, Penguins agree to terms on five-year contract". National Hockey League. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Nelson's OT goal lifts Islanders to 4-3 win over Penguins". ESPN. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  13. ^ "NHL Buzz: Makar out for Avalanche against Blackhawks". National Hockey League. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2025. Marcus Pettersson was placed on long-term injured reserve retroactive to March 18 with a lower-body injury.
  14. ^ Merz, Craig (13 April 2023). "Gaudreau, Blue Jackets rally for OT win against Penguins". National Hockey League. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  15. ^ Guerriero, Justin Guerriero (17 December 2024). "Penguins place Marcus Pettersson on injured reserve, recall Nathan Clurman from AHL". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  16. ^ "Penguins' Marcus Pettersson: Activated off injured reserve". CBS Sports. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  17. ^ "Sweden announces roster for 2019 World Championships" (in Swedish). swehockey.se. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  18. ^ "Tre Kronor spelar ishockey-VM i Tjeckien, 10-26 maj" (in Swedish). swehockey.se. 8 May 2024.
  19. ^ Surmacz, Kelsey (22 July 2024). "How 'Swede'! Penguins players gather in Sweden for teammate's wedding". The Hockey News. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  20. ^ Crechiolo, Michelle; Baracia, Jimmy (26 September 2024). "Three's Company". National Hockey League. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  21. ^ "Freeze Frame: Pettersson gets his 'dad goal'". DKPittsburghSports.com. 26 February 2023.
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