Filip Forsberg

Filip Forsberg is a Swedish left wing who has spent his entire NHL career with the Nashville Predators, becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer.

Traded to Nashville before ever playing a game for the Washington organisation that drafted him 11th overall in 2012, Filip Forsberg became the Predators' all-time franchise leader in goals and points — the most consequential player in the history of a team that did not originally choose him. Forsberg represented Sweden at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and the 2012 World U18 Championships, winning silver medals at both before joining the Predators, where he quickly became a fixture in Nashville's top-six forward group. Forsberg developed into the Predators' franchise leader in goals and points, becoming an alternate captain and representing Sweden extensively at senior international tournaments, winning both gold and silver medals with the national team. Forsberg has continued to be one of Nashville's most important offensive players, remaining with the franchise for his entire NHL career to date and standing as one of the most accomplished Swedish forwards never to have been drafted by the team he ultimately played for.

Forsberg is an explosive skater with exceptional speed and acceleration that allows him to create separation from defenders. He possesses excellent puck-handling skills and a quick, accurate shot that makes him dangerous from multiple areas of the ice. His ability to score in clutch situations and perform in high-pressure moments has made him a go-to player for Nashville.

Forsberg helped establish Nashville as a competitive NHL franchise and played a key role in the team's rise to prominence in the league.

• 2-time NHL All-Star (2015, 2024)
• Nashville Predators franchise leader in career goals and points

Team Career

Team	Period	GP	Goals	Jersey
Nashville Predators	2013–2024	680	64	#9
Leksands IF	2011–2013	—	—	—
Sweden	—	87	26	—