Anders Nilsson (ice hockey)

Anders Nilsson
Anders Nilsson in 2014
Born March 19, 1990
Luleå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 227 lb (103 kg; 16 st 3 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
KHL team
Former teams 		Ak Bars Kazan
Luleå HF
New York Islanders
National team  Sweden
NHL Draft 62nd overall, 2009
New York Islanders
Playing career 2009–present

Bengt Per Anders Nilsson (born March 19, 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League. Nilsson was drafted 62nd overall by the Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

On April 27, 2011, the New York Islanders signed Nilsson to a three-year entry-level contract.[1]

He made his NHL debut on November 19, 2011, against the Boston Bruins, in relief of Rick DiPietro. He let in 3 goals on 17 shots, while playing 40 minutes, as the Islanders lost 6-0. He got his first start in the NHL on November 21, 2011, against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On March 4, 2012, he earned his first NHL victory and shutout in a 1-0 home win against the New Jersey Devils. In doing so, he became the first goalie in Islanders history to record a shutout for his first win.[2] In his next start, on March 10, 2012, he almost shutout the Devils a second time, but the Devils scored two goals in the last two minutes of the game, resulting in a 2-1 loss for the Islanders.

Nilsson saw limited action with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in 2012–13, as he was diagnosed with an unknown, fatigue-inducing illness in January 2013. The illness was later determined to be a vitamin B12 deficiency.[3]

Nilsson spent much of the 2013–14 season as the Islanders' backup goaltender.

On May 26, 2014, as a restricted free agent, Nilsson decided to sign a contract with Russian club, Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League.[4] Ak Bars issued a release confirming the signing.[5] On October 4, 2014, Nilsson's NHL rights were traded by the Islanders to the Chicago Blackhawks in a trade for Nick Leddy.[6]

International

Nilsson playing for Sweden.
Medal record
Competitor for  Sweden
Men's ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze 2014 Minsk
World Junior Championships
Bronze 2010 Saskatoon

Nilsson represented Sweden at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships which were held in Saskatchewan, Canada. He only played in one game during the tournament, as Jacob Markström was the starter. Sweden won a bronze medal at the tournament.

Career statistics

Regular season

   
Season Team League GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2004–05 Luleå HF J20 1 — — — 24 4 0 9.90 .692
2007–08 Luleå HF J20 16 — — — 898 31 2 2.07 .926
2008–09 Luleå HF J20 37 — — — 2199 75 0 2.05 .927
2008–09 Luleå HF SEL 1 — — — 28 0 0 0.00 1.00
2009–10 Luleå HF J20 4 — — — 244 12 0 2.95 .899
2009–10 Luleå HF SEL 27 — — — 1383 61 2 2.65 .897
2010–11 Luleå HF SEL 31 — — — 1876 60 6 1.92 .918
2011–12 New York Islanders NHL 4 1 2 0 218 10 1 2.75 .911
2011–12 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 25 15 8 2 1441 58 1 2.41 .921
2012–13 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 21 8 11 0 1208 60 1 2.98 .899
2013–14 New York Islanders NHL 19 8 7 2 1101 57 0 3.11 .896
2013–14 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 29 12 14 2 1683 79 2 2.81 .901
2014–15 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 38 20 9 8 2247 64 5 1.71 .936
NHL totals 23 9 9 2 1319 67 1 3.05 .898
SHL totals 59 — — — 3287 121 8 2.21 .928

Playoffs

   
Season Team League GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2007–08 Luleå HF J20 1 — — 60 6 0 6.00 .786
2008–09 Luleå HF J20 6 — — 357 14 1 2.35 .935
2010–11 Luleå HF SEL 13 — — 827 27 0 1.96 .931
2014–15 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 20 13 7 1206 31 6 1.54 .935

International statistics

   
Year Team Comp Result GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2010 Sweden WJC 3rd 1 1 0 0 60:00 3 0 3.00 .875

References

  1. ↑ New York Islanders - Islanders Agree to Entry-Level Contract with Nilsson - New York Islanders -News
  2. ↑ Nilsson stops 24 shots for 1st NHL win and Islanders blank Devils 1-0
  3. ↑ Anders Nilsson Healthy And Focused For 2013-14 Season
  4. ↑ "Report: Olver Nilsson Sign with KHL Clubs". Pro Hockey Talk/NBC Sports. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  5. ↑ "Андерс Нильссон: Рекордсмен "Айлэндерс" И Лучший Вратарь Шведской Лиги". Pro Hockey Talk/NBC Sports. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  6. ↑ "Blackhawks acquire prospects from Islanders for Leddy". Chicago Blackhawks. 2014-10-04. Retrieved 2014-10-04.

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