Viktor Arvidsson was born on April 8, 1993, in Kusmark, Sweden. Arvidsson played for Skelleftea AIK J18 and J20 clubs for many years in Sweden. The right-shot forward had his best season in 2009-10 when he totaled 52 goals and 48 assists in 40 games in the Elit and Allsvenskan leagues, a top point-getter in both leagues. The next season, in the SuperElit league, Arvidsson registered 34 points in 40 games. In 2011, Arvidsson won the Silver Medal with Sweden in the U18 World Junior Championships. Arvidsson collected 40 points during the 2013-14 season in the Swedish League and 16 points in postseason play.
The Nashville Predators Drafted Viktor Arvidsson in the Fourth Round of the 2014 NHL Draft
Arvidsson was drafted by the Nashville Predators with the 112th overall selection in the fourth round of the 2014 NHL Draft. Elite Prospects deemed the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Arvidsson to be “a smallish winger with good speed and impressive technical skills. He stands out on the ice with his creativity. Has a fine shot and potential to become a high-scoring player. Works pretty hard too and does not ignore his defensive responsibilities. Scores big/important goals.”
Viktor Arvidsson’s NHL Debut to Today
On May 21, 2015, Viktor Arvidsson made his NHL Debut against the Buffalo Sabres and played 12:52 of ice time with three shots on goal. Arvidsson scored his first NHL goal on October 8, 2015, against the Carolina Hurricanes. Arvidsson played seven seasons in Nashville and totaled 127 goals and 112 assists in 385 regular season games. In 61 playoff games, the forward contributed 12 goals and 17 assists.
On July 1, 2021, Arvidsson was traded to the Los Angeles Kings for two draft picks. Arvidsson played three seasons with the Kings and tallied 52 goals and 71 assists in 161 regular season games. On July 1, 2024, Arvidsson signed a two-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers and collected 15 goals and 12 assists in 67 regular season games and seven postseason points as the Oilers lost in the Stanley Cup Final.
On July 1, 2025, Arvidsson was traded to the Boston Bruins for a fifth-round draft pick.
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