Marcus Karl Gustav Pettersson (born 8 May 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Early life Pettersson was born on 8 May 1996, in Skellefteå, Sweden. He is the son of Daniel Pettersson, who played for Skellefteå AIK for 14 seasons.
Playing career SHL Pettersson made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut playing with Skellefteå AIK during the 2013–14 season.
Anaheim Ducks Pettersson was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round, 38th overall, of the 2014 NHL entry draft.
On 13 June 2015, Pettersson was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Anaheim Ducks.
Pettersson began the 2017–18 season playing for the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League. He was called up to the NHL on 21 February 2018, and he recorded his first NHL goal on 4 March, in a 6–3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Pittsburgh Penguins
During the 2018–19 season, on 3 December 2018, Pettersson was traded by the Ducks to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Daniel Sprong. He scored his first goal with the Penguins on 7 February 2019, against the Florida Panthers.
On 12 September 2019, Pettersson re-signed with the Penguins on a one-year contract worth $874,125. On 28 January 2020, Pettersson signed a five-year, $20.125 million contract extension with the Penguins.
On 9 March 2023, Pettersson recorded an assist for his 100th NHL point. Pettersson was placed on long-term injured reserve after suffering an injury on 18 March 2023. He returned to the line-up on 13 April after missing 12 games.
Pettersson was injured on 14 December 2024, and was placed on injured reserve. He was activated from injured reserve on 31 December.
Vancouver Canucks On 31 January 2025, Pettersson was traded to the Vancouver Canucks along with forward Drew O'Connor, in exchange for forward Danton Heinen, defenceman Vincent Desharnais, right wing prospect Melvin Fernström and a conditional 2025 first-round pick. On 5 February, Pettersson signed a six-year, $33 million contract extension with the Canucks.
New York Rangers On 1 July 2026, Pettersson was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for a top 10 protected 2030 first-round pick, waiving his no-movement clause in the process.
International play
On 9 May 2019, Pettersson was named to make his senior international debut with Sweden at the 2019 World Championships.
He represented Sweden at the 2024 World Championships, winning a bronze medal.
Personal life Pettersson married his wife in July 2024. They have one son.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs 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 — — — — — 2024–25 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 47 3 15 18 25 — — — — — 2024–25 Vancouver Canucks NHL 31 1 10 11 20 — — — — — 2025–26 Vancouver Canucks NHL 82 3 15 18 60 — — — — —SHL totals 111 4 12 16 61 8 0 0 0 0NHL totals 604 21 159 180 374 25 0 4 4 12
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2013 Sweden U17 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 10 3 2 5 2 2025 Sweden WC 10 0 4 4 0Junior totals 20 1 4 5 12Senior totals 32 3 7 10 6
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