Axel Sandin-Pellikka
| Position | Right Defense | Current Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | 3 years |
| Height | 6'0" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 186 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 22 |
| Age | 20 (Mar 11, 2005) | Expiry Status | RFA |
| Drafted | 2023, Round 1, Overall 17 (DET) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Detroit Red Wings | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
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| 2025-26 | DET | 4 | 67:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.22 | -0.22 | 0.00 | 4.96 | -4.96 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | DET | 4 | 67:36 | 36.39 | 0.00 | 1.75 | 31.07 | 2.66 | 2.05 | 0.00 | 46.01 | -1.03 | -0.13 | -10.02 |
NHL Edge Stats
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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NHL Insider Reports Red Wings Exploring Trades for Hamonic, Gustafsson at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Red Wings Welcome Panthers for Early Season Test at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Red Wings still have one giant question to answer after first three games of the season at Octopus Thrower (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Red Wings Aim to End Skid Against Dominant Panthers in Midweek Clash at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Detroit’s Young Trio Showing Early Promise Under Veteran-Led Success at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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Red Wings Notebook: Early Observations on Sandin-Pellikka, Special Teams & More at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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Red Wings Look to Bounce Back as Home Underdogs in Rivalry Showdown with Maple Leafs at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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Red Wings are going to be a terrible hockey team for a while at Octopus Thrower (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Keeping an eye on ASP at The Malik Report (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Red Wings-Canadiens wrap-up: recovering from a Winged Wheel Wreck at The Malik Report (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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"Super Honored": Emmitt Finnie Grateful For Opportunity With Red Wings at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Projected Lineups for Canadiens vs Red Wings – 10/09/25 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Red Wings Start 2025-26 Season Tonight at Winging it in Mowtown (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Meet The New Guys: Detroit's Trio Of Rookies at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Red Wings Host Original Six Rival Canadiens in Season Opener at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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NHL Rookies Who Made Opening Day Lineups In The East: Demidov, Wings Trio And More at The Hockey News (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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"A Dream Come True": Axel Sandin-Pellikka Thrilled For Red Wings' Debut at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Red Wings-Canadiens post-morning skate Tweets: Family matters and playing a ‘simple game’ at The Malik Report (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Red Wings-Canadiens morning skate Tweets: forward lines appear to be set, defense in flux, Gibson vs. Dobes tonight at The Malik Report (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Red Wings Scoring Projections for 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Roughly translated: Axel Sandin Pellikka is ‘a bit nervous’ about his NHL debut at The Malik Report (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Mid-day Red Wings mash-up: Jersey sales, McLellan interview highlights, playoff predictions and power rankings at The Malik Report (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Red Wings lumped in with Sabres after tough NHL take at Octopus Thrower (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Red Wings poised to emerge as Atlantic Division surprise at Octopus Thrower (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Red Wings 2025-26 Season Preview: Depth Chart, X-Factors & More at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Red Wings Two Truths and a Lie: New Faces, New Results? at Detroit Hockey Now (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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NHL Insider doubts Red Wings’ playoff chances at Octopus Thrower (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Kulfan’s takes on the Red Wings’ roster players at The Malik Report (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Red Wings signal end of the line for two veteran D-men at Octopus Thrower (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Breaking Down the Red Wings’ 2025-26 Opening Night Roster at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Bultman discusses the Red Wings’ trio of rookie roster players at The Malik Report (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Top 25 Detroit Pro Sports Athletes 25 & Under at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Red Wings made a gutsy moves fans will actually applaud at Octopus Thrower (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Detroit Red Wings signal new era on defense with Axel Sandin-Pellikka’s NHL debut at Octopus Thrower (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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NHL Insider Casts Doubt on Red Wings' Playoff Hopes, Citing Inexperience on Blue Line at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Red Wings Put Gustafsson, Holl on Waivers at Winging it in Mowtown (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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Don’t sleep on the Red Wings, their Cup window is cracking open at Octopus Thrower (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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Red Wings 2025-26 Roster Projection 2.0 at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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Projecting how the Red Wings’ forwards and defense will shape up on opening night at Octopus Thrower (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Detroit’s development plan for Axel Sandin-Pellikka could backfire fast at Octopus Thrower (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Red Wings shine as youngsters steal the spotlight at Octopus Thrower (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Todd McLellan Points To "Dynamic" Axel Sandin-Pellikka in Loss to Penguins at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Detroit Red Wings showcase depth and skill in commanding 5-2 preseason win at Octopus Thrower (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Potential Third Line of Copp and Appleton Drives Red Wings to 5-2 Preseason Win Over Sabres at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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These 3 Red Wings longshots might just steal a job before Opening Night at Octopus Thrower (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Red Wings roster logjam is actually great news for fans at Octopus Thrower (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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NHL analyst delivers a harsh truth about the Red Wings blue line at Octopus Thrower (Sat Sep 20, 2025)
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Ranking the Red Wings defensive rotation heading into camp at Octopus Thrower (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Moritz Seider will answer one burning question in 2025-26 at Octopus Thrower (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Kulfan asks 10 training camp questions at The Malik Report (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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Red Wings Prospect Showcase Takeaways: Lombardi, Buium Could Be Ready For NHL Jump at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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3 Red Wings prospects stole the show vs. Stars in showcase thrillers at Octopus Thrower (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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Red Wings Collapse Late, Fall 6-5 to Stars in Chaotic Game 2 of Prospect Showcase at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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Red Wings rooks sent a warning to Dallas and the NHL at Octopus Thrower (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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Red Wings prospects proved what we all knew... at Octopus Thrower (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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Exclusive: Red Wings Prospect Emmitt Finnie Talks NHL Aspirations, Bond with Nate Danielson at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Red Wings fans should be thrilled with what’s coming for Albert Johansson at Octopus Thrower (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Axel Sandin Pellikka Red Wings’ only representative on the NHL Network’s ‘Top 25 Prospects’ list at The Malik Report (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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A bit of praise for Axel Sandin Pellikka at The Malik Report (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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5 Red Wings Prospects to Watch For at 2025 Prospect Games at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Red Wings are about to find out if Ben Chiarot can still hold up at Octopus Thrower (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Red Wings Release Roster Ahead Of NHL Prospect Games Versus Stars at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Press release: Red Wings release Prospect Games roster at The Malik Report (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Who will win the battle for the Detroit Red Wings last two defense spots? at Octopus Thrower (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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All eyes on Axel Sandin-Pellikka as Red Wings brace for breakout year at Octopus Thrower (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
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A bit of praise for Axel Sandin Pellikka at The Malik Report (Sat Aug 30, 2025)
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Have Your Say: Will Axel Sandin-Pellikka Make The Red Wings' Roster? at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Aug 29, 2025)
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Axel Sandin-Pellikka Can’t Contain Excitement For Red Wings Training Camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Aug 28, 2025)
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NHL Insider: Red Wings' Axel Sandin-Pellikka Has Top-4 Potential at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Aug 28, 2025)
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Axel Sandin-Pellikka earns 2025 Rookie Showcase nod that proves he's arriving at Octopus Thrower (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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10 exciting prospects Red Wings fans must know about right now at Octopus Thrower (Mon Aug 25, 2025)
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4 Red Wings prospects make Daily Faceoff’s Ellis’ top NHL affiliated-skater prospect list at The Malik Report (Mon Aug 25, 2025)
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Daily Faceoff ranks the Red Wings’ prospect pool 11th-best in the NHL at The Malik Report (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
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Six Red Wings prospects named in EliteProspects’ Top 100 NHL-affiliated skater prospects list at The Malik Report (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Travis Hamonic’s arrival signals old-school edge in Red Wings’ defense at Octopus Thrower (Mon Aug 18, 2025)
Current Contract
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2016-17 | WSI U12 | Sweden Selects U12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WSI U13 | Sweden Selects U13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | U16 Div.1 | Kiruna IF U16 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | J18 Region | Skellefteå AIK J18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | U16 SM | Skellefteå AIK U16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | U16 Region | Skellefteå AIK U16 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2020-21 | J18 Region | Skellefteå AIK J18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | TV-Pucken | Västerbotten | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | U16 Region | Skellefteå AIK U16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | J18 Region | Skellefteå AIK J18 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | J18 Nationell | Skellefteå AIK J18 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +4 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | J20 Nationell | Skellefteå AIK J20 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | SHL | Skellefteå AIK | 22 | 2 | 3 | 5 | +2 | |||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | WJC-20 | Sweden U20 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | Champions HL | Skellefteå AIK | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | WJC-18 | Sweden U18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +8 | |||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | Sweden U18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | J18 Nationell | Skellefteå AIK J18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | J20 Nationell | Skellefteå AIK J20 | 31 | 16 | 20 | 36 | +15 | 64 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | Champions HL | Skellefteå AIK | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | +4 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | WJC-20 | Sweden U20 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | SHL | Skellefteå AIK | 39 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -9 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | +1 | 2 | ||||||
| 2024-25 | WJC-20 | Sweden U20 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | +8 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | Champions HL | Skellefteå AIK | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | Champions HL | Skellefteå AIK | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | Champions HL | Skellefteå AIK | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | EHT | Sweden | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | |||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | SHL | Skellefteå AIK | 46 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -2 | 2 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | SHL | Skellefteå AIK | 46 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -2 | 2 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | SHL | Skellefteå AIK | 46 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -2 | 2 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | SHL | Skellefteå AIK | 46 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -2 | 2 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | SHL | Skellefteå AIK | 46 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -2 | 2 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Grand Rapids Griffins | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | ||||||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 4 | 6 | 0.0 | 20:44 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 4 | 6 | 0.0 | 20:44 | |||||||||||