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    MichaelNylander

    • Center
    • Birthdate
      10/3/1972
    • Birthplace
      Stockholm, SWE
    • Draft Info
      1991: Rd 3, Pk 59 (HAR)

    Stats

    • G
      209
    • A
      470
    • PTS
      679
    • +/-
      75
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    Biography

    Birthdate10/3/1972
    BirthplaceStockholm, SWE
    Draft Info1991: Rd 3, Pk 59 (HAR)
    Position Center

    Career History

    Washington Capitals
    Washington Capitals2002*-2004, 2007-2009 (4 Seasons)
    New York Rangers
    New York Rangers2005-2007 (2 Seasons)
    Boston Bruins
    Boston Bruins2003*-2004 (1 Season)
    Chicago Blackhawks
    Chicago Blackhawks1999-2002* (4 Seasons)
    Tampa Bay Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning1998*-2000 (2 Seasons)
    Calgary         Flames
    Calgary Flames1993-1996, 1997-1998* (5 Seasons)
    Hartford        Whalers
    Hartford Whalers1992-1994 (2 Seasons)

    NHL News

    Latvia hands U.S. its third loss at ice hockey worlds

    Latvia hands U.S. its third loss at ice hockey worlds

    Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals to help Latvia upset the United States 4-2 for the defending champion's third loss at the ice hockey world championship.
    How the Canadiens mastered the art of 'bouncing forward'

    How the Canadiens mastered the art of 'bouncing forward'

    Montreal is seven wins from the Stanley Cup thanks to contributions up and down the lineup.
    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

    It was all Canadiens in Game 1. Plus, highlights from Avs-Golden Knights Game 2 and updated playoff stats.
    Golden Knights take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Avalanche

    Golden Knights take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Avalanche

    Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division)
    Avalanche lament missed opportunities after loss to Knights

    Avalanche lament missed opportunities after loss to Knights

    Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said his team had chances to extend its 1-0 lead before losing 3-1 to the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
    Golden Knights-Avalanche Game 2 takeaways, grades, early look at Game 3

    Golden Knights-Avalanche Game 2 takeaways, grades, early look at Game 3

    What stood out most from the Golden Knights' win in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, and what to look for in Game 3 on Sunday.
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