Oskar Sundqvist credited with hit on Jack Hughes in offensive zone Shot on goal by Robert Bortuzzo saved by Cory Schneider Penalty to Colton Parayko 2 minutes for high-sticking Jack Hughes [15] He returned to Skellefteå where he helped them win the 2014 Swedish Championship by recording six points in 13 playoff games. [1], During the summer prior to the 2013–14 season, Sundqvist was invited to participate in the Penguins' Prospect Development Camp at the Consol Energy Center. [4] The Penguins were originally skeptical of Sundqvist due to his size and lack of visibility due to his location, but conceded after encouragement from European scout Tommy Westlund. - Verification Badge on your profile. Upon moving to North America, Sundqvist spent three seasons within the Penguins organization, with whom he won the 2016 Stanley Cup. It was truly a disappointing start for a team fighting to keep its playoff hopes alive, and it was even more nerve-plucking that it had to come against a division rival. Net Front Presence: Blues staying alive in the playoff race. When asked about his injury in June, Sundqvist said "I feel great. He was … Oskar Sundqvist credited with hit on Jesper Bratt in defensive zone; ... Florida Panthers' Keith Yandle keeps consecutive games streak alive, scores 100th career goal. [19] A few months later, Sundqvist took a hit to the face by Janne Jalasvaara during a game and was forced to miss time to recover. Complete player biography and stats. Sundqvist was born on 23 March 1994 in Boden, Sweden. 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He's got size, he's good both ways, he's responsible, so he's going to be a very good player for this organization. ... Michigan State upsets No. Jaden Schwartz, Vince Dunn, Robert Bortuzzo and Oskar Sundqvist all scored for the visitors, allowing their team to overcome two goals from Logan Couture in … [55] During the shortened 2019–20 season, Sundqvist saw limited playing time due to various injuries. Sign up at the top of the website. It's been a while since I felt 100 percent during the season, so I would be excited to be back."[62]. [25] After attending the Penguins training camp, Sundqvist was shortly assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before being recalled to the NHL prior to the 2015–16 opening night. [61] He also suffered a shoulder/AC joint injury during the Blues' final regular season game against the Anaheim Ducks, but used the NHL's pause in play as a time to recover. Their need to do so again is further amplified by Chara’s injury. "[6] After his selection, Sundqvist was invited to the Penguins' Prospect Development Camp[7] before returning to his home country where he made his Swedish Elite League (SEL) debut with Skellefteå on 24 October 2012 against Frölunda HC. [44] He appeared in 30 games for the team until he was reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage, on 31 January. (J18 Region), J20 SuperElit Regardless of the adversity the team has faced due to injury, they’ve still found ways to win Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Brother: Anton Sundqvist Cousin: Emil Nilsson, Powered by [8][9] He scored his first career SHL goal in a game against Frölunda HC on 5 January 2013. Post a scouting report/trivia/player comment in English (visible here), 2012 round 3 #81 overall by Pittsburgh Penguins. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) [1] During their playoff run, coach Craig Berube praised Sundqvist by calling him a "good player and penalty killer" and saying he "does a lot of good things for us on both sides of the puck." [52] Following a Game 1 loss, Sundqvist delivered an elbow to the head of Bruins defenceman Matt Grzelcyk, causing him to leave the game. [29][30] He scored his first career NHL goal in a 5–0 win over the New York Islanders on 2 April, scoring the first goal of the first period within the periods first 13 minutes. Oskar Sundqvist credited with hit on Robert Hagg in offensive zone Ryan O'Reilly shot blocked by Travis Sanheim Jay Bouwmeester shot blocked by Ivan Provorov Oskar Sundqvist credited with hit on Dylan DeMelo in offensive zone Vince Dunn shot blocked by Jean-Gabriel Pageau Shot on goal by Robert Bortuzzo saved by Anders Nilsson You need to be Premium to access this feature. "[21], On 27 April 2015, following the completion of the 2014–15 SHL season, Sundqvist began his North American professional career after being re-assigned to the Penguins' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Oscar Pistorius is a South African sprint runner who made history in 2012 as the first amputee to compete in track events at the Olympics. Oskar Sundqvist (born 23 March 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) [17] In his last season in the Swedish league, Sundqvist recorded a career high nine goals and 19 points,[18] but was often recovering from injuries. After controlling play for much of the first 20 minutes, the […] Net Front Presence: Blues staying alive in the playoff race. He's a Penguin. We only use official stats. There are a few ways … Submit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly. "[12] Upon returning to his home country for the season, Sundqvist was selected to compete with Sweden men's national junior ice hockey team at the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Oskar Sundqvist credited with hit on Carter Rowney in offensive zone: 1:51: Shot on goal by Michael Del Zotto saved by John Gibson: 0: 0: ... Fox, Panarin score as Rangers come alive in third period. [40] As a result of his offensive outburst, Sundqvist was one of three Penguins players to surpass 20 goals during the season. [27] Upon returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL, Sundqvist played on the team's third line alongside Dominik Uher and Tom Kostopoulos. [53] Upon returning from his suspension, Sundqvist helped the Blues win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Oskar Sundqvist (born 23 March 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). [10] He completed his rookie campaign with the team recording one point in 14 games. Prior to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, Sundqvist averaged 15:55 minutes of ice time and recorded nine points in 21 post season games. [46], Following his career-best season, Sundqvist and the Blues agreed to another one-year contract worth $700,000, instead of opting for free agency. While with the Blues, Sundqvist built upon his earlier success and helped the team win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. [3] Sundqvist recorded 22 goals and 54 points in 41 games with the Skellefteå's Junior team before being drafted in the third round, 81st overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. [49] Upon his return, he made an immediate impact on the Blues lineup, matching his career goal total of two during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights and surpassing it a game later. On a … Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update player stats. [18] He played one game with the Penguins during their Calder Cup Playoff run. [48] Sundqvist was immediately placed on the team's injured reserve to recover but returned to the lineup on 25 October after missing eight games. [26] The reason for the shortlived promotion was for salary relief for players on their injured reserve list. On March 19, 2021, Sundqvist left a game against the San Jose Sharks with a lower-body injury. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. [33], After attending the Penguins training camp prior to the 2016–17 season, Sundqvist was again re-assigned to the AHL. [38] Upon returning to the AHL, his offensive output helped lift the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and they became the first team in the league to reach 100 points, with Sundqvist recording three points during the game for a total of 103 in his career. [16], Following the conclusion of the SHL season, the Penguins signed Sundqvist to a three-year, entry-level contract. [20] Sundqvist said that he had "lost the feeling all over my face, still have no feeling on my nose and under my eye. Take control of your EliteProspects profile! [16] After attending the Penguins training camp, he was returned to Skellefteå AIK on 7 October 2014 for the 2014–15 season. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Oskar Sundqvist had two goals before leaving with an injury, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday night. — Oskar Sundqvist made a big claim after Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds, and the numbers back it up. "[23] Leading up to the 2015–16 season, Sundqvist was vying for the Penguins' fourth line center position. The following day, it was announced that Sundqvist had torn his ACL in his left knee, and would miss the remainder of the 2020–21 season. [1] Growing up in Sweden, Sundqvist played within the Skellefteå organization in their club youth levels. [47] While playing with the St. Louis Blues during the 2018 pre-season, Sundqvist suffered a head injury as a result of a hit from Washington Capitals player Tom Wilson, who was subsequently suspended. Bishop Goes Down, But Blues Go Up 3-1 Sundqvist was the one who drilled Matt Grzelcyk in Game 2. [31] Sundqvist appeared in 18 games for the team during the regular season, as well as two postseason games,[1] as the Penguins went on to win the Stanley Cup, defeating the San Jose Sharks in six games. — Oskar Sundqvist kissed the flu bug goodbye during Tuesday’s 5-1 over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. I'm all ready to go and feeling 100 percent. Most recently in the NHL with St. Louis Blues. Perron would quietly sneak into the zone across the slot, and Sundqvist would deliver a perfect pass to Perron, who taps it in for the Blues to re-take the lead 2-1. [22] He was recalled to the NHL on 4 February 2016[28] and made his NHL debut the next day in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. A pass from the opposing goalie offered Oskar Sunqvist his first chance at an NHL goal, and it was a... You need to have EP Premium to view these stats. [36] He spent the majority of the season in the AHL, earning his first recall on March 10 after 53 games. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! WILKES-BARRE TWP. [59] He was activated off injured reserve on 16 February 2020, after missing eight games. [46] In spite of his hot start, by 2 January 2019, the Blues were in last place around the entire league, which resulted in a coaching and goaltender change. Oskar Sundqvist (born 23 March 1994) is a Swedish ice hockey player who plays for St. … Once touted as the throw-in when the Blues acquired a first-round pick in 2017, Sundqvist is becoming quite an impact player. [13] He scored the game winning goal in the third period against Russia to help send Sweden to the gold medal round against Finland,[14] although they ended the tournament with a silver medal. Arizona started on the wrong foot when Drake Caggiula took a double minor for high-sticking Oskar Sundqvist. Though some goalies will instinctively lock up and go for coverage over control, Binnington usually elects to keep his hands alive while using his natural flexibility to drive into shots. St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70), New York Islanders defenseman Nick … [35] He concluded his AHL season with a career-high 20 goals and 46 points despite spending parts of the season in the NHL. [24] Due to a hamstring injury, Sundqvist was unable to participate at the Penguins summer development camp but was healthy enough for their training camp. When reflecting on his decision, Sundqvist said "It's a big difference....I mean, last year I came here and I played between 6-10 games. [32] Sundqvist did not play in the finals or in enough regular season games to get his name on the Stanley Cup; however, Pittsburgh honored him with a Stanley Cup ring and a day with the Cup. [41], During the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Sundqvist and the Penguins' first-round pick were traded to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Ryan Reaves and their second-round pick. Film Room: Rodion Amirov's impressive progression elevates s... Around The AHL: Tufto taking it pro in Syracuse, J18 Elit Carl Gunnarson would feed a pass to Oskar Sundqvist from back in his own defensive end, and he would take the puck into Dallas territory. [37] He went pointless during the game but provided a screen for Ian Cole's game winning goal the following night against the Vancouver Canucks. Blues Islanders Hockey. [2] He chose to play for Skellefteå after the hockey gymnasium school in Luleå showed little interest. 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