Adam Engström (born 17 November 2003) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the third round, 92nd overall, by the Canadiens in the 2022 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
Sweden Beginning his junior hockey career with Djurgården Jr. of the J20 Nationell, Engström joined the senior team of Djurgården in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) at the end of the 2021–22 season.
Following his first full SHL season in which he posted 16 points across 43 games played with Rögle BK, he was reassigned to the foregoing's junior ranks and captured the Anton Cup as league champions. In 2023–24, Engström amassed 22 points en route to his team finishing as runners-up for the Le Mat Trophy, while also taking strides to improve on his defensive acumen. On 3 May 2024, he was signed to an entry-level contract by draft team the Montreal Canadiens.
North America
Initially joining the Canadiens' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Laval Rocket for the 2024–25 season, Engström ranked first among Rocket rookie blueliners in scoring, as well as placing sixth league wide. After a strong start to the 2025–26 campaign in which he tied a franchise record with five points in a single game on 22 November 2025, he was recalled by Montreal and made his NHL debut on 26 November in a game against the Utah Mammoth. Appearing in a total of 12 games with the Canadiens being held pointless over that span, Engström was reassigned to Laval on 8 January 2026. A week later, he was named to the AHL All-Star Game for the first time in his professional career. Joining the Canadiens again in late March, Engström drew into the team's lineup on 7 April versus the Florida Panthers where he registered his first career NHL point with an assist.
During preseason competition in which there was perceived to be significant jockeying for spots with the Canadiens ahead of the 2026–27 season, it was announced on 27 September that Engström had made the team's final roster.
International play Engström first represented his country on the international stage as part of their national under-19 team during the 2021–22 season. Thereafter, he was named to the national under-20 team for the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and ultimately finished in fourth place following an overtime loss to Team USA in the bronze medal game.
Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2020–21 Djurgården J20 J20 4 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2021–22 Djurgården J20 J20 45 8 20 28 0 6 2 5 7 2 2021–22 Djurgårdens IF SHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2022–23 Rögle BK Jr. J20 7 4 9 13 8 4 0 1 1 0 2022–23 Rögle BK SHL 43 6 10 16 14 9 3 2 5 4 2023–24 Rögle BK SHL 51 4 18 22 4 15 0 4 4 8 2024–25 Laval Rocket AHL 66 5 22 27 40 13 0 5 5 10 2025–26 Laval Rocket AHL 45 10 24 34 18 2 0 0 0 0 2025–26 Montreal Canadiens NHL 15 0 1 1 8 — — — — —NHL totals 15 0 1 1 8 — — — — —
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2023 Sweden WJC 4th 7 1 2 3 2Junior totals 7 1 2 3 2
Awards and honours Award Year RefJ20 Anton Cup 2023 AHL All-Star Game 2026 Top Prospects Team 2026
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