Viktor Arvidsson
| Position | Right Wing / Left Wing | Current Team | Boston Bruins |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 5'10" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 181 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 33 |
| Age | 32 (Apr 8, 1993) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2014, Round 4, Overall 112 (NSH) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Boston Bruins | Acquired from Edmonton Oilers | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Traded to Boston Bruins | |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Edmonton Oilers | Activated from IR | |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Edmonton Oilers | Placed on IR | |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Edmonton Oilers | Signed 2 years @ $4.000M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Nashville Predators | Signed 7 years @ $4.250M AAV starting in 2017-18 | |
| Jul 15, 2014 | Nashville Predators | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | NSH | 56 | 658:27 | 0.46 | 0.64 | 1.09 | 0.94 | -0.49 | 3.88 | 8.03 | -4.15 | 5.42 | 0.00 |
| 2016-17 | NSH | 80 | 1048:42 | 1.09 | 1.26 | 2.35 | 1.04 | 0.05 | 9.64 | 9.23 | 0.41 | 5.90 | 2.95 |
| 2017-18 | NSH | 78 | 1007:13 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 2.26 | 0.95 | 0.18 | 9.95 | 8.32 | 1.62 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| 2018-19 | NSH | 58 | 802:01 | 1.80 | 0.60 | 2.39 | 1.09 | 0.70 | 16.11 | 9.81 | 6.29 | 6.67 | 1.43 |
| 2019-20 | NSH | 57 | 695:45 | 0.95 | 0.78 | 1.72 | 0.81 | 0.14 | 11.70 | 9.93 | 1.77 | 1.37 | 7.53 |
| 2020-21 | NSH | 50 | 655:41 | 0.64 | 1.01 | 1.65 | 0.92 | -0.28 | 6.19 | 8.91 | -2.71 | 3.77 | 2.52 |
| 2021-22 | LAK | 66 | 887:34 | 0.81 | 1.55 | 2.37 | 1.13 | -0.32 | 6.63 | 9.22 | -2.59 | 3.14 | 4.71 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 77 | 1062:20 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 1.52 | 0.87 | -0.19 | 7.06 | 9.02 | -1.96 | 3.83 | 7.23 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 18 | 226:09 | 1.06 | 0.80 | 1.86 | 1.02 | 0.04 | 8.33 | 8.02 | 0.32 | 0.00 | 7.69 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 67 | 872:31 | 0.76 | 0.62 | 1.38 | 0.85 | -0.09 | 8.09 | 9.10 | -1.01 | 4.15 | 6.74 |
| 2025-26 | BOS | 4 | 47:35 | 0.00 | 1.26 | 1.26 | 0.76 | -0.76 | 0.00 | 8.62 | -8.62 | 7.69 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | NSH | 56 | 658:27 | 44.74 | 1.64 | 2.48 | 36.27 | 2.64 | 2.05 | 38.30 | 54.74 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.70 |
| 2016-17 | NSH | 80 | 1048:42 | 51.78 | 3.32 | 2.92 | 42.74 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 56.31 | 54.00 | 0.67 | 0.24 | 3.89 |
| 2017-18 | NSH | 78 | 1007:13 | 46.35 | 3.10 | 2.54 | 45.81 | 2.26 | 2.89 | 57.78 | 46.77 | 0.06 | 0.63 | -5.60 |
| 2018-19 | NSH | 58 | 802:01 | 54.16 | 3.44 | 3.36 | 48.63 | 2.92 | 3.07 | 54.12 | 52.23 | 1.11 | 0.76 | 2.91 |
| 2019-20 | NSH | 57 | 695:45 | 45.10 | 2.50 | 2.45 | 43.98 | 1.98 | 2.53 | 55.77 | 49.20 | -0.14 | 0.03 | -1.74 |
| 2020-21 | NSH | 50 | 655:41 | 50.42 | 2.93 | 2.74 | 40.08 | 1.92 | 2.27 | 60.38 | 54.65 | 0.51 | -0.09 | 6.11 |
| 2021-22 | LAK | 66 | 887:34 | 54.15 | 3.11 | 3.40 | 38.94 | 2.84 | 2.51 | 52.27 | 57.52 | 0.76 | 0.20 | 4.21 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 77 | 1062:20 | 45.86 | 2.32 | 2.82 | 38.07 | 2.15 | 2.34 | 51.90 | 54.58 | 0.29 | 0.07 | 1.88 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 18 | 226:09 | 48.55 | 2.92 | 2.81 | 38.74 | 2.12 | 2.42 | 57.89 | 53.74 | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.01 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 67 | 872:31 | 49.51 | 2.20 | 2.78 | 37.96 | 2.54 | 2.31 | 46.38 | 54.66 | 0.07 | 0.08 | -0.25 |
| 2025-26 | BOS | 4 | 47:35 | 40.35 | 3.78 | 1.91 | 36.57 | 1.26 | 1.94 | 75.00 | 49.72 | -0.28 | -0.57 | 3.09 |
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 Lines
| Season | Teammate | 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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3 Takeaways From Bruins’ 4-3 Loss to Lightning at The Hockey Writers (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Lightning score early, defend late to pick up 4-3 victory over the Bruins at Raw Charge (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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The ultimate list of predictions for the 2025-26 Boston Bruins season at Causway Crowd (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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8 questions that will define the Bruins’ 2025-26 season at Boston.com (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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3 takeaways from Bruins’ shootout preseason loss to Flyers at Boston.com (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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3 takeaways from Day 8 of Bruins training camp at Boston.com (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Bruins show potential opening night lineup as David Pastrnak returns to practice at Causway Crowd (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Preseason Reset: Can Viktor Arvidsson rediscover his scoring form? at Stanley Cup of Chowder (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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4 takeaways from Bruins’ preseason-opening loss to Capitals at Boston.com (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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4 Oilers Storylines to Follow During Training Camp at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 20, 2025)
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5 takeaways from Day 3 of Bruins training camp at Boston.com (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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6 takeaways from Marco Sturm’s first practice as Bruins head coach at Boston.com (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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Bruins Mailbag: Why Have Hope? Why Not? at Boston Hockey Now (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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Canucks 2025-26 Opponent Preview: Edmonton Oilers at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 13, 2025)
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6 Least Improved NHL Teams After 2025 Offseason at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Do The Bruins Really Have Everything They Need To Be A Playoff Team? at The Hockey News (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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3 bold Boston Bruins predictions for the 2025-26 season at Causway Crowd (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Evaluating the Maple Leafs’ Atlantic Division Rivals Ahead of the 2025-26 Season at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Oilers offseason decisions could define their championship window at Oil on Whyte (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Why Red Wings fans shouldn’t write off the Bruins just yet at Octopus Thrower (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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3 Boston Bruins extension candidates in 2025-26 at Causway Crowd (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Biggest Steals From the 2014 NHL Draft at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Oilers’ 3 Most Overrated Players for 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 30, 2025)
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Former Oiler Viktor Arvidsson excited for ‘better fit’ with Bruins at Oilers Nation (Thu Aug 28, 2025)
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NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 28, 2025 at Spectors Hockey (Thu Aug 28, 2025)
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Five Bruins Players to Watch This Preseason at Causway Crowd (Wed Aug 27, 2025)
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3 Bruins Who Will Greatly Benefit From Playing Under Marco Sturm at Causway Crowd (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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5 Reasons the Oilers Haven’t Won the Stanley Cup in the Connor McDavid Era at The Hockey Writers (Mon Aug 18, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 24 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2018-19 | 25 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2019-20 | 26 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2020-21 | 27 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | UFA | ||
| 2021-22 | 28 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | UFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 29 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | UFA | ||
| 2023-24 | 30 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $29,750,000 | $29,750,000 | $29,750,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 21 | $631,667 | $650,000 | $35,000 | $65,000 | $615,000 | $680,000 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| 2015-16 | 22 | $631,667 | $650,000 | $10,000 | $65,000 | $640,000 | $705,000 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| 2016-17 | 23 | $631,667 | $650,000 | $10,000 | $65,000 | $640,000 | $705,000 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $55,000 | $195,000 | $1,895,000 | $2,090,000 | $195,000 |
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 |
| 2008-09 | Swe-U18 | Skelleftea U18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2009-10 | Swe-U18 | Skelleftea U18 | 40 | 52 | 48 | 100 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2009-10 | Swe-Jr. | Skelleftea Jr. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2010-11 | Sweden | Skelleftea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | Swe-U18 | Skelleftea U18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2010-11 | Swe-Jr. | Skelleftea Jr. | 40 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2011-12 | Sweden | Skelleftea | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | Swe-Jr. | Skelleftea Jr. | 43 | 25 | 17 | 42 | 18 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | Swe-Jr. | Skelleftea Jr. | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | Sweden | Skelleftea | 49 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2013-14 | Sweden | Skelleftea | 50 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 59 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2014-15 | AHL | Milwaukee | 70 | 22 | 33 | 55 | +1 | 43 | 272 | 810.0 | ||||||||||
| 2014-15 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.0 | 10:15 | |||||||||||
| 2015-16 | AHL | Milwaukee | 17 | 8 | 10 | 18 | +6 | 6 | 85 | 940.0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 56 | 8 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 35 | 139 | 5.8 | 12:24 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 8 | 24 | 4.2 | 13:30 |
| 2016-17 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 80 | 31 | 30 | 61 | +16 | 28 | 246 | 12.6 | 17:09 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 13 | +3 | 19 | 49 | 6.1 | 18:39 |
| 2017-18 | WC | Sweden | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 78 | 29 | 32 | 61 | +20 | 36 | 247 | 11.7 | 17:45 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -1 | 6 | 45 | 11.1 | 18:06 |
| 2018-19 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 58 | 34 | 14 | 48 | +12 | 26 | 195 | 17.4 | 19:09 | 6 | -2 | 2 | 18 | 0.0 | 20:04 | |||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 57 | 15 | 13 | 28 | -4 | 26 | 127 | 11.8 | 16:12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 18.8 | 16:26 | ||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 50 | 10 | 15 | 25 | +9 | 21 | 151 | 6.6 | 16:36 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 15:02 | |||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Los Angeles Kings | 66 | 20 | 29 | 49 | +1 | 22 | 227 | 8.8 | 16:59 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Los Angeles Kings | 77 | 26 | 33 | 59 | -4 | 24 | 228 | 11.4 | 17:06 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -2 | 2 | 22 | 4.5 | 20:07 |
| 2023-24 | NHL | Los Angeles Kings | 18 | 6 | 9 | 15 | +4 | 14 | 59 | 10.2 | 16:42 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 11 | 0.0 | 18:15 | ||
| 2024-25 | 4 Nations | Sweden | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.0 | 32:08 | |||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 67 | 15 | 12 | 27 | -3 | 24 | 158 | 9.5 | 15:00 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 7 | +3 | 6 | 24 | 8.3 | 11:36 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Boston Bruins | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 | 9 | 0.0 | 14:16 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 617 | 194 | 196 | 390 | +45 | 260 | 1795 | 10.8 | 16:30 | 87 | 15 | 29 | 44 | -4 | 47 | 211 | 7.1 | 16:31 | ||