Oskar Sundqvist

Oskar Sundqvist (born on March 23, 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre currently under contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was drafted by the Penguins in the third round (81st overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing Career
Oskar was drafted whilst playing with his original club from youth levels with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Elite League.

Oskar played in his first Elitserien game on October 24, 2012, against Frölunda HC. He won the Swedish Championship with Skellefteå in 2014.

On May 31, 2014, he was signed to a three-year entry level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

During the 2015–16 season, Oskar was recalled from AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and made his NHL debut with Pittsburgh on February 5, 2016.

During the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs, he was mainly a healthy scratch. Pittsburgh then eventually went on to win the Stanley Cup.

Accolades

 * 2016 Stanley Cup Champion (Pittsburgh Penguins)