Axel Jonsson-Fjällby (born 10 February 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fifth round, 147th overall, of the 2016 NHL entry draft.
Playing career Jonsson-Fjällby made his professional debut in his native Sweden with Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in the 2016–17 season.
Washington Capitals On May 2, 2018, Jonsson-Fjällby was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. He was loaned back to Djurgårdens IF on November 13, 2018, after a brief period where he played with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.
Loan to Västervik and brief stint in Buffalo On 14 September 2020, Jonsson-Fjällby signed a loan agreement with Västerviks IK in Hockeyallsvenskan. He made his debut on October 2, 2020, when they beat AIK at Hovet 4–2. The next day, he scored his first and second points for the club when he made two assists in a 4–3 win against Mora IK in Smidjegrav Arena.
The first goal in Västervik came on October 20, 2020, when the team once again met Mora IK away. He scored two goals and an assist in the match that the team lost 4–3 on penalties.
On January 8, 2021, Jonsson-Fjällby left Västervik to return to the Washington Capitals' organization. During his time at the club, he made 25 appearances, scoring 4 goals and 11 assists.
While attending the Capitals' 2021 training camp for the upcoming season, Jonsson-Fjällby was placed on waivers for reassignment before he was claimed by the Buffalo Sabres on October 4, 2021. Due to visa complications he would ultimately be re-claimed by the Capitals off waivers one week later on October 11, 2021, and reassigned to the Hershey Bears of the AHL.
Winnipeg Jets Before the campaign, Jonsson-Fjällby, for the second consecutive season, was placed on waivers following the pre-season and was claimed by the Winnipeg Jets on 11 October 2022.
Brynäs IF Following three seasons within the Jets organization, Jonsson-Fjällby left North America as a pending free agent and returned to Sweden in signing a three-year contract with Brynäs IF of the SHL on 23 May 2025.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2015–16 Djurgårdens IF J20 39 13 16 29 8 7 4 4 8 4 2016–17 Djurgårdens IF J20 32 17 20 37 14 1 0 0 0 0 2016–17 Djurgårdens IF SHL 24 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 2017–18 Djurgårdens IF SHL 42 7 9 16 12 11 6 2 8 2 2018–19 Hershey Bears AHL 16 2 1 3 0 — — — — — 2018–19 Djurgårdens IF SHL 36 1 9 10 8 19 7 5 12 0 2019–20 Hershey Bears AHL 61 12 11 23 10 — — — — — 2020–21 Västerviks IK Allsv 26 4 11 15 4 — — — — — 2020–21 Hershey Bears AHL 31 10 5 15 10 — — — — — 2021–22 Hershey Bears AHL 44 16 18 34 8 — — — — — 2021–22 Washington Capitals NHL 23 2 2 4 4 — — — — — 2022–23 Winnipeg Jets NHL 50 6 8 14 8 1 0 0 0 0 2022–23 Manitoba Moose AHL 4 3 1 4 2 — — — — — 2023–24 Winnipeg Jets NHL 26 2 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 2023–24 Manitoba Moose AHL 41 12 18 30 4 2 0 0 0 0 2024–25 Manitoba Moose AHL 65 12 15 27 24 — — — — — SHL totals 102 8 19 27 20 32 13 8 21 2 NHL totals 99 10 13 23 12 2 0 0 0 0
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2016 Sweden U18 7 2 2 4 4 2018 Sweden WJC 7 2 2 4 2 Junior totals 14 4 4 8 6
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