Simon Edvinsson
| Position | Left Defense | Current Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 3 years |
| Height | 6'6" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 222 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 23 |
| Age | 22 (Feb 5, 2003) | Expiry Status | RFA |
| Drafted | 2021, Round 1, Overall 6 (DET) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2022 | 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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| 2022-23 | DET | 9 | 147:00 | 0.82 | 0.00 | 0.82 | 0.15 | 0.67 | 40.00 | 7.30 | 32.70 | 0.00 | 12.50 |
| 2023-24 | DET | 16 | 265:19 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.45 | 0.17 | 0.05 | 7.69 | 5.82 | 1.87 | 0.00 | 8.33 |
| 2024-25 | DET | 78 | 1406:16 | 0.17 | 0.81 | 0.98 | 0.16 | 0.01 | 5.63 | 5.38 | 0.26 | 0.91 | 6.36 |
| 2025-26 | DET | 4 | 74:22 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.11 | -0.11 | 0.00 | 3.38 | -3.38 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | DET | 9 | 147:00 | 32.24 | 2.04 | 2.17 | 46.53 | 4.90 | 2.77 | 29.41 | 43.97 | 0.10 | 0.58 | -4.71 |
| 2023-24 | DET | 16 | 265:19 | 40.48 | 2.94 | 2.53 | 42.29 | 2.94 | 2.36 | 50.00 | 51.74 | 0.43 | -0.15 | 6.29 |
| 2024-25 | DET | 78 | 1406:16 | 39.30 | 2.35 | 2.31 | 41.60 | 2.01 | 2.48 | 53.92 | 48.29 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.27 |
| 2025-26 | DET | 4 | 74:22 | 40.34 | 0.00 | 1.98 | 30.66 | 2.42 | 2.05 | 0.00 | 49.14 | -0.71 | -0.14 | -5.97 |
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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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-Maple Leafs Tweetcap: stolen holiday at The Malik Report (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Red Wings stun Maple Leafs as Lucas Raymond delivers defining moment at Octopus Thrower (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Red Wings Weekly #1 – Dubious Debuts at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Game Review: Maple Leafs a clear second-best in Detroit, now need response in rematch at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Lucas Raymond Scores 100th Goal In Red Wings' Comeback Win Over Leafs at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Kane, Raymond Help Lead Red Wings to 6-3 Win Over the Maple Leafs at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Red Wings-Maple Leafs Tweetcap: resilient Red Wings rally from 2-0 hole, defeat Toronto 6-3 at The Malik Report (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Travis Sanheim leads first pickups of the 2025-26 season at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Casting a vote for Simon at The Malik Report (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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10 Thoughts – Marauding in Motown at Habs World (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Red Wings-Canadiens Tweetcap: Detroit loses 5-1 to open centennial season on a sour note at The Malik Report (Fri Oct 10, 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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How 3 Red Wings Rookies Made the Cut in 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Bultman makes ‘bold predictions’ ahead of the 2025-2026 season 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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Detroit Red Wings’ 2025-26 Preseason Recap at The Hockey Writers (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 Selected Last in Unique Sportsnet NHL Season Preview Draft at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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‘Question marks’ on the Wings’ blueline at The Malik Report (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Talking about a Simon Edvinsson extension at The Malik Report (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Red Wings Face Pressure to Extend Simon Edvinsson After Ducks’ LaCombe Deal at Yahoo Sports NHL (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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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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Red Wings-Maple Leafs game #2 Tweetcap: Detroit rallies to end the exhibition season with a 6-5 OT win over the Laffs at The Malik Report (Sun Oct 5, 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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Red Wings-Maple Leafs game #1 Tweeetcap: Wings win 3-1 despite 0-7 power play and Stolarz’s saves at The Malik Report (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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Red Wings News & Rumors: Edvinsson, van Riemsdyk, Danielson & More at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Edvinsson’s Return, JVR Arrival, Puts Red Wings Roster in Focus at Detroit Hockey Now (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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What We Know About 2025-26 Red Wings and What We Don’t at Detroit Hockey Now (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Red Wings’ smart contracts just aged beautifully thanks to Wild at Octopus Thrower (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Red Wings Injury Update: Edvinsson Nearing Return, JVR Remains Sidelined at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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The Daily: Edvinsson Skates ; Red Wings’ Prospects Shine at Detroit Hockey Now (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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3 Red Wings Who Need to Step up in 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Coach McLellan says the Wings’ lines will keep changing as training camp, exhibition season continue at The Malik Report (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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Simon Edvinsson absence stings but Red Wings deliver unexpected update at Octopus Thrower (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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Consolidated Red Wings Prospect Rankings Entering 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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Are Red Wings fans sleeping on Jacob Bernard-Docker’s potential impact? at Octopus Thrower (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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Detroit Red Wings Announce Training Camp Roster at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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Red Wings News & Rumors: Edvinsson, Bear, Trade Target & More at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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Red Wings' Steve Yzerman Discloses Injured D Simon Edvinsson’s Recovery Timeline at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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NHL Teams Give Injury Updates On Bruins' Pastrnak, Leafs' Domi, Lightning's Paul And 10 Others at The Hockey News (Wed Sep 17, 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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Breaking: Red Wings Edvinsson to Miss Training Camp, Preseason at Detroit Hockey Now (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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From the Yzerman presser: Simon Edvinsson has a lower-body injury, should be back for the start of the regular season; Carter Bear is good to go at The Malik Report (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Discussing the Red Wings’ ‘contention window’ at The Malik Report (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Eight NHL Players On The Cusp Of Reaching Elite Status: Knies, Sanderson, Bedard And More at The Hockey News (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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Simon Edvinsson, future star at The Malik Report (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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Red Wings’ New Additions: Roles & Predictions for 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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8 Red Wings prospects mentioned in The Athletic’s ‘NHL Prospect Tiers’ at The Malik Report (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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Could 2026 Be the Year the Red Wings Bring a Superstar Home? at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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Four High-Risk, High-Reward Potential NHL Young Star Signings at The Hockey News (Sat Sep 13, 2025)
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The Future of the Red Wings’ Defense Is Wide Open at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Sportsnet previews the 2025-2026 Red Wings at The Malik Report (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Larkin, Seider, Raymond, DeBrincat and Edvinsson are ranked in The Athletic’s ‘Player Tiers’ at The Malik Report (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Kaprizov Declines Historic Extension Offer, Red Wings a Possible Suitor Next Offseason at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2025-26 Preseason Update at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Does Dustin Wolf’s 7 x $7.5 mil contract portend a similar future deal for Simon Edvinsson? at The Malik Report (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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The Daily: Do Red Wings Need Erik Karlsson?; NJ Goalie Rising at Detroit Hockey Now (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Ranking NHL Teams By Defensemen at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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Simon Edvinsson could be the reason Red Wings finally take the next step at Octopus Thrower (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Moritz Seider can reach another level, but will it happen in 2025-26? at Octopus Thrower (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Red Wings playoff hopes depend on these major swing factors at Octopus Thrower (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
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Red Wings Prospect Spotlight: William Wallinder Poised To Take Next Step at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
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Red Wings finish 11th in The Athletic’s Pronman’s ‘NHL Pipeline Rankings’ at The Malik Report (Thu Aug 28, 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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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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Two days, two harsh critiques of the Red Wings organization at The Malik Report (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
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Griffins assistant coach Brian Lashoff champions Simon Edvinsson’s potential at The Malik Report (Mon Aug 18, 2025)
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Simon Edvinsson's Former Defence Partner Believes He Can Build On "Impressive" 2024-25 Season at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Aug 18, 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 |
| 2014-15 | WSI U12 | Sweden Selects U12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WSI U13 | Sweden Selects U13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | U16 Div.2 | Hanhals IF U16 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | U16 Div.1 | Hovås HC U16 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | WSI U14 | Sweden Selects U14 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | U16 Div.2 | Hovås HC U16 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | J18 Div.2 | Hovås HC J18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | U16 Region | Leksands IF U16 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 12 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | TV-Pucken | Dalarna | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | J18 Region | Leksands IF J18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | J18 Div.1 | IF Mölndal Hockey J18 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | U16 Div.1 | IF Mölndal Hockey U16 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | U16 Region | Frölunda HC U16 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 59 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | U16 SM | Frölunda HC U16 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | J18 Region | Frölunda HC J18 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +5 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | TV-Pucken | Göteborg | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | J18 Nationell | Frölunda HC J18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019-20 | J18 Region | Frölunda HC J18 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 10 | +18 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | J20 Nationell | Frölunda HC J20 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | +3 | 10 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | WHC-17 | Sweden U17 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | J18 Nationell | Frölunda HC J18 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 10 | +15 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +2 | ||||||||
| 2020-21 | J20 Nationell | Frölunda HC J20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +4 | 10 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | WJC-18 | Sweden U18 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | HockeyAllsvenskan | Västerås IK | 14 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2020-21 | SHL | Frölunda HC | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | Champions HL | Frölunda HC | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | WJC-20 | Sweden U20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | SHL | Frölunda HC | 44 | 2 | 17 | 19 | +13 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 6 | |||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Grand Rapids Griffins | 52 | 5 | 22 | 27 | -3 | 52 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Detroit Red Wings | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 12 | 5 | 40.0 | 17:04 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Detroit Red Wings | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 7.7 | 18:15 | ||||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Grand Rapids Griffins | 54 | 8 | 22 | 30 | +5 | 51 | 6 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 6 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Detroit Red Wings | 78 | 7 | 24 | 31 | +12 | 67 | 86 | 8.1 | 21:07 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | WC | Sweden | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | |||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | EHT | Sweden | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 5 | 20.0 | 21:27 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 107 | 11 | 25 | 36 | +4 | 87 | 109 | 10.1 | 20:22 | |||||||||||