Goalie who played in the NHL for several teams, including the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks, known for his impressive saves and athleticism.
Anders Nilsson is a Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender, best known for leading Sweden to a gold medal at the 2018 World Championships. With a career spanning over a decade, Nilsson has played in the NHL with several teams, including the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, and Ottawa Senators.
Born on March 19, 1990, in Sweden, Nilsson was drafted 62nd overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. On April 27, 2011, the Islanders signed Nilsson to a three-year entry-level contract. He was initially assigned to the Islanders' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
Nilsson made his NHL debut on November 19, 2011, against the Boston Bruins, in relief of Rick DiPietro. He let in three 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, Nilsson 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. 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.
During the 2012-13 season, Nilsson saw limited action with the Sound Tigers, as he was diagnosed with an unknown, fatigue-inducing illness in January 2013. The illness was later determined to be a vitamin B12 deficiency. At the end of the season, Nilsson joined the Islanders for the playoffs but did not play.
During the 2013-14 season, Nilsson was again assigned to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He was recalled on November 18, 2013, and played in five games with the Islanders, going 0-2-2 before being sent back to Bridgeport.
Nilsson's most notable achievement came in 2018, when he led Sweden to a gold medal at the World Championships. This victory marked the culmination of his hard work and dedication to the sport.
Throughout his career, Nilsson has demonstrated his skills and perseverance, earning him a reputation as a talented and resilient goaltender. His contributions to the sport of ice hockey have inspired countless young players and fans alike.
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