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| caption = Lindblom with the [[Lehigh Valley Phantoms]] in 2018
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| birth_place = [[Gävle]], Sweden
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| position = [[Winger (ice hockey)|Left wing]]
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| league = [[National Hockey League|NHL]]
| league = [[Swedish Hockey League|SHL]]
| team = [[Philadelphia Flyers]]
| team = [[Brynäs IF]]
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| prospect_league = [[American Hockey League|AHL]]
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| former_teams = [[Brynäs IF]]
| former_teams = [[Philadelphia Flyers]]<br>[[San Jose Sharks]]
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'''Oskar Lindblom''' (born 15 August 1996) is a [[Swedes|Swedish]] professional [[ice hockey]] [[Forward (ice hockey)|forward]] for the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL).
'''Oskar Lindblom''' (born 15 August 1996) is a Swedish professional [[ice hockey]] [[Forward (ice hockey)|forward]] for [[Brynäs IF]] of the [[Swedish Hockey League]] (SHL). He formerly played with the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] and [[San Jose Sharks]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL).


==Early life==
==Early life==
Lindblom was born on 15 August 1996 in [[Gävle]], Sweden.<ref name="in-depth">{{cite news |title=IN-DEPTH: The highs and lows of Lindblom's fight to get to the NHL |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/in-depth-the-highs-and-lows-of-lindbloms-fight-to-get-to-the-nhl--philadelphia-flyers/c-301609314 |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=nhl.com |agency=Philadelphia Flyers |publisher=National Hockey League |date=4 November 2018}}</ref> One of his childhood idols was [[Washington Capitals]] player [[Nicklas Bäckström]], also from Gävle.<ref name="miller">{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Randy |title=Oskar Lindblom, Flyers' youngest prospect at 17, has skills to become a fifth-round steal |url=https://www.nj.com/flyers/2014/07/oskar_lindblom_flyers_youngest_prospect_at_17_hopes_to_be_in_nhl_by_2015-16.html |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=[[NJ.com]] |date=14 July 2014}}</ref> Lindblom's father Johan played for several Swedish hockey teams.<ref name="in-depth" /><ref name="miller" /> Lindblom and his two brothers, Marcus and Linus, began playing hockey at a young age, helped by their father.<ref name="in-depth" />
Lindblom was born on 15 August 1996 in [[Gävle]], Sweden.<ref name="in-depth">{{cite news |title=IN-DEPTH: The highs and lows of Lindblom's fight to get to the NHL |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/in-depth-the-highs-and-lows-of-lindbloms-fight-to-get-to-the-nhl--philadelphia-flyers/c-301609314 |access-date=25 March 2021 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Philadelphia Flyers |date=4 November 2018 |archive-date=12 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112011215/https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/in-depth-the-highs-and-lows-of-lindbloms-fight-to-get-to-the-nhl--philadelphia-flyers/c-301609314 |url-status=live }}</ref> One of his childhood idols was [[Washington Capitals]] player [[Nicklas Bäckström]], also from Gävle.<ref name="miller">{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Randy |title=Oskar Lindblom, Flyers' youngest prospect at 17, has skills to become a fifth-round steal |url=https://www.nj.com/flyers/2014/07/oskar_lindblom_flyers_youngest_prospect_at_17_hopes_to_be_in_nhl_by_2015-16.html |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=[[The Star-Ledger]] |date=14 July 2014 |archive-date=19 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419095103/https://www.nj.com/flyers/2014/07/oskar_lindblom_flyers_youngest_prospect_at_17_hopes_to_be_in_nhl_by_2015-16.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Lindblom's father Johan played for several Swedish hockey teams.<ref name="in-depth" /><ref name="miller" /> Lindblom and his two brothers, Marcus and Linus, began playing hockey at a young age, helped by their father.<ref name="in-depth" />


All three brothers began playing hockey in the [[Brynäs IF]] [[junior ice hockey]] system. He was named as captain for the Brynäs under-16 team in the 2011-12 season, but was promoted to the under-18 team after scoring 18 points in nine games. He made two appearances at the [[TV-pucken]] tournament, playing for Gästrikland in 2011 and 2012. In his first year, Lindblom was second on the team in goals (four) and points (seven). The next year, as alternate captain, he scored 20 points in eight games, the second-highest of anyone in the tournament.<ref name="in-depth" /> Going into the draft, Lindblom had 13 goals and 33 points in 43 games with Brynäs in the [[J20 SuperElit]], the highest level of junior play in Sweden.<ref name="miller" />
All three brothers began playing hockey in the [[Brynäs IF]] [[junior ice hockey]] system. He was named as captain for the Brynäs under-16 team in the 2011–12 season, but was promoted to the under-18 team after scoring 18 points in nine games. He made two appearances at the [[TV-pucken]] tournament, playing for Gästrikland in 2011 and 2012. In his first year, Lindblom was second on the team in goals (four) and points (seven). The next year, as alternate captain, he scored 20 points in eight games, the second-highest of anyone in the tournament.<ref name="in-depth" /> Going into the draft, Lindblom had 13 goals and 33 points in 43 games with Brynäs in the [[J20 SuperElit]], the highest level of junior play in Sweden.<ref name="miller" />


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Lindblom's career began with [[Brynäs IF]], where he played on the U16, U18 and U20 junior teams. Beginning with the [[2014–15 SHL season|2014–15 season]], his outstanding play earned him a spot on their professional team who compete in the [[Swedish Hockey League]], the country's top division. Lindblom was selected by [[Lokomotiv Yaroslavl]] in the 5th round (163rd overall) of the [[2013 KHL Junior Draft]]. He was selected by the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] in the fifth round (138th overall) of the [[2014 NHL Entry Draft]]. In the 2016–17 season with Brynäs IF, Lindblom finished fourth in scoring league-wide with 47 points in 52 games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Statistik spelare 2016/2017 |url=https://www.shl.se/statistik/spelare?season=2016&gameType=regular |website=SHL.se |access-date=9 January 2021 |language=sv-SE}}</ref> He was named Forward of the Year at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Oskar Lindblom, Brynäs IF, Årets Forward i svensk ishockey |url=https://www.brynas.se/artikel/hoomaj295-1ekad/oskar-lindblom-brynas-if-arets-forward-i-svensk-ishockey |website=Brynäs IF |access-date=9 January 2021 |language=sv-SE |date=3 May 2017}}</ref>
Lindblom's career began with [[Brynäs IF]], where he played on the U16, U18 and U20 junior teams. Beginning with the [[2014–15 SHL season|2014–15 season]], his outstanding play earned him a spot on their professional team who compete in the [[Swedish Hockey League]], the country's top division. Lindblom was selected by [[Lokomotiv Yaroslavl]] in the 5th round (163rd overall) of the [[2013 KHL Junior Draft]]. He was selected by the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] in the fifth round (138th overall) of the [[2014 NHL entry draft]]. In the 2016–17 season with Brynäs IF, Lindblom finished fourth in scoring league-wide with 47 points in 52 games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Statistik spelare 2016/2017 |url=https://www.shl.se/statistik/spelare?season=2016&gameType=regular |website=SHL.se |access-date=9 January 2021 |language=sv-SE |archive-date=11 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011132800/https://www.shl.se/statistik/spelare?season=2016&gameType=regular |url-status=live }}</ref> He was named Forward of the Year at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Oskar Lindblom, Brynäs IF, Årets Forward i svensk ishockey |url=https://www.brynas.se/artikel/hoomaj295-1ekad/oskar-lindblom-brynas-if-arets-forward-i-svensk-ishockey |website=Brynäs IF |access-date=9 January 2021 |language=sv-SE |date=3 May 2017 |archive-date=8 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508155848/https://www.brynas.se/artikel/hoomaj295-1ekad/oskar-lindblom-brynas-if-arets-forward-i-svensk-ishockey |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Philadelphia Flyers===
===Philadelphia Flyers===
On 30 May 2017, Lindblom was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-forward-oskar-lindblom--philadelphia-flyers/c-289674250 | title = Flyers sign forward Oskar Lindblom | website = [[Philadelphia Flyers]] | date = 2017-05-30 | access-date = 2017-05-30}}</ref> He was then assigned to the Flyers [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Lehigh Valley Phantoms]]. On 18 January 2018, Lindblom was selected to replace Phantoms teammate [[Danick Martel]] at the 2018 AHL All-Star game.<ref>{{cite web|title=F Oskar Lindblom Added to 2018 AHL All-Star Classic|url=http://www.phantomshockey.com/f-oskar-lindblom-added-2018-ahl-star-classic/|website=phantomshockey.com|access-date=13 February 2018|date=18 January 2018}}</ref> Lindblom was called up to the NHL for the first time on 19 February 2018,<ref>{{cite web|title=OTF: Flyers recall Oskar Lindblom, loan Anthony Stolarz to Phantoms|url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/otf-flyers-recall-oskar-lindblom-loan-anthony-stolarz-to-phantoms--philadelphia-flyers/c-296143960|website=NHL.com|publisher=Philadelphia Flyers|access-date=20 February 2018|date=19 February 2018}}</ref> and played his first career NHL game two days later against the [[Montreal Canadiens]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bracy |first1=Aaron |title=Voracek scores pair of late goals as Flyers rally past Canadiens in overtime |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/voracek-scores-pair-of-late-goals-as-flyers-rally-past-canadiens-in-overtime/article38046778/ |website=The Globe and Mail |access-date=20 February 2018}}</ref> He recorded his first NHL point on 17 March against the [[Carolina Hurricanes]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Filppula scores go-ahead goal, Flyers beat Hurricanes 4-2 |url=https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/hockey-sports-pmn/filppula-scores-go-ahead-goal-flyers-beat-hurricanes-4-2 |website=National Post |access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref> The next day against the [[Washington Capitals]], Lindblom scored his first career NHL goal in a 6-3 win.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kimelman|first1=Adam|title=Flyers defeat Capitals, gain in Metropolitan|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-297071080|website=NHL.com|access-date=19 March 2018|date=18 March 2018}}</ref> Following the Flyers defeat in Round 1 of the [[2018 Stanley Cup playoffs]], Lindblom was loaned to the Phantoms to play in their [[2018 Calder Cup playoffs|post-season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=F Oskar Lindblom, D Travis Sanheim Returned to Lehigh Valley|url=http://www.phantomshockey.com/f-oskar-lindblom-d-travis-sanheim-returned-lehigh-valley/|website=phantomshockey.com|access-date=23 April 2018|date=23 April 2018}}</ref>
On 30 May 2017, Lindblom was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-forward-oskar-lindblom--philadelphia-flyers/c-289674250 | title = Flyers sign forward Oskar Lindblom | website = [[Philadelphia Flyers]] | date = 30 May 2017 | access-date = 30 May 2017 | archive-date = 2 July 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170702005800/https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-forward-oskar-lindblom--philadelphia-flyers/c-289674250 | url-status = live }}</ref> He was then assigned to the Flyers [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Lehigh Valley Phantoms]]. On 18 January 2018, Lindblom was selected to replace Phantoms teammate [[Danick Martel]] at the 2018 AHL All-Star game.<ref>{{cite web|title=F Oskar Lindblom Added to 2018 AHL All-Star Classic|url=http://www.phantomshockey.com/f-oskar-lindblom-added-2018-ahl-star-classic/|website=phantomshockey.com|access-date=13 February 2018|date=18 January 2018|archive-date=13 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213135339/http://www.phantomshockey.com/f-oskar-lindblom-added-2018-ahl-star-classic/|url-status=live}}</ref> Lindblom was called up to the NHL for the first time on 19 February 2018,<ref>{{cite web|title=OTF: Flyers recall Oskar Lindblom, loan Anthony Stolarz to Phantoms|url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/otf-flyers-recall-oskar-lindblom-loan-anthony-stolarz-to-phantoms--philadelphia-flyers/c-296143960|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=20 February 2018|date=19 February 2018|archive-date=21 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221161338/https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/otf-flyers-recall-oskar-lindblom-loan-anthony-stolarz-to-phantoms--philadelphia-flyers/c-296143960|url-status=live}}</ref> and played his first career NHL game two days later against the [[Montreal Canadiens]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bracy |first1=Aaron |title=Voracek scores pair of late goals as Flyers rally past Canadiens in overtime |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/voracek-scores-pair-of-late-goals-as-flyers-rally-past-canadiens-in-overtime/article38046778/ |website=The Globe and Mail |date=20 February 2018 |access-date=20 February 2018 |archive-date=21 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221115003/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/voracek-scores-pair-of-late-goals-as-flyers-rally-past-canadiens-in-overtime/article38046778/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He recorded his first NHL point on 17 March against the [[Carolina Hurricanes]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Filppula scores go-ahead goal, Flyers beat Hurricanes 4–2 |url=https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/hockey-sports-pmn/filppula-scores-go-ahead-goal-flyers-beat-hurricanes-4-2 |website=National Post |date=18 March 2018 |access-date=18 March 2018 |archive-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711180827/https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/hockey-sports-pmn/filppula-scores-go-ahead-goal-flyers-beat-hurricanes-4-2 |url-status=live }}</ref> The next day against the [[Washington Capitals]], Lindblom scored his first career NHL goal in a 6–3 win.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kimelman|first1=Adam|title=Flyers defeat Capitals, gain in Metropolitan|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-297071080|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=19 March 2018|date=18 March 2018|archive-date=19 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319025653/https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-297071080|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the Flyers defeat in Round 1 of the [[2018 Stanley Cup playoffs]], Lindblom was loaned to the Phantoms to play in their [[2018 Calder Cup playoffs|post-season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=F Oskar Lindblom, D Travis Sanheim Returned to Lehigh Valley|url=http://www.phantomshockey.com/f-oskar-lindblom-d-travis-sanheim-returned-lehigh-valley/|website=phantomshockey.com|access-date=23 April 2018|date=23 April 2018|archive-date=24 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424072228/http://www.phantomshockey.com/f-oskar-lindblom-d-travis-sanheim-returned-lehigh-valley/|url-status=live}}</ref>


On 13 December 2019, Lindblom was diagnosed with [[Ewing's sarcoma]], a form of [[bone cancer]]. The diagnosis was expected to effectively end his [[2019–20 NHL season|season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Flyers' Lindblom out rest of the season with rare cancer |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/philadelphia-flyers-oskar-lindblom-cancer-1.5396289 |website=CBC Sports |access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref> On 2 July 2020, Lindblom completed his chemotherapy treatments.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bengel |first1=Chris |title=Flyers' Oskar Lindblom rings bell to signal end of chemotherapy treatments |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/flyers-oskar-lindblom-rings-bell-to-signal-end-of-chemotherapy-treatments/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref> Following his cancer battle, Lindblom was named as one of three finalists for the 2019–20 [[Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy|Masterton Trophy]] alongside [[Bobby Ryan]] and [[Stephen Johns (ice hockey)|Stephen Johns]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Satriano |first1=David |title=Masterton Trophy finalists announced |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/masterton-trophy-finalists-johns-ryan-lindblom/c-317334796 |website=NHL.com}}</ref>
On 13 December 2019, Lindblom was diagnosed with [[Ewing's sarcoma]], a form of [[bone cancer]]. The diagnosis was expected to effectively end his [[2019–20 NHL season|season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Flyers' Lindblom out rest of the season with rare cancer |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/philadelphia-flyers-oskar-lindblom-cancer-1.5396289 |website=CBC Sports |access-date=15 December 2019 |archive-date=14 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214231446/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/philadelphia-flyers-oskar-lindblom-cancer-1.5396289 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 2 July 2020, Lindblom completed his chemotherapy treatments.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bengel |first1=Chris |title=Flyers' Oskar Lindblom rings bell to signal end of chemotherapy treatments |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/flyers-oskar-lindblom-rings-bell-to-signal-end-of-chemotherapy-treatments/ |website=CBS Sports |date=2 July 2020 |access-date=2 July 2020 |archive-date=3 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703115800/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/flyers-oskar-lindblom-rings-bell-to-signal-end-of-chemotherapy-treatments/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following his cancer battle, Lindblom was named as one of three finalists for the 2019–20 [[Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy|Masterton Trophy]] alongside [[Bobby Ryan]] and [[Stephen Johns (ice hockey)|Stephen Johns]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Satriano |first1=David |title=Masterton Trophy finalists announced |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/masterton-trophy-finalists-johns-ryan-lindblom/c-317334796 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=24 July 2020 |archive-date=18 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718100250/https://www.nhl.com/news/masterton-trophy-finalists-johns-ryan-lindblom/c-317334796 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 22 July 2020, the Flyers signed Lindblom to a three-year, $9&nbsp;million contract extension.<ref>{{cite web |title=Flyers sign LW Oskar Lindblom to three-year contract extension |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-lw-oskar-lindblom-to-three-year-contract-extension/c-317571362 |website=NHL.com |access-date=23 July 2020 |date=22 July 2020}}</ref> On 3 September, Lindblom returned to play in a Game 6 victory against the [[New York Islanders]]. He spent 17:30 minutes on ice, which included three shot attempts, two hits and one block.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kimelman |first1=Adam |title=Lindblom plays in Flyers' win against Islanders in Game 6 of second round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/oskar-lindblom-returns-to-flyers-lineup/c-318877248 |website=NHL.com |access-date=4 September 2020 |date=3 September 2020 |quote=Lindblom had three shot attempts, two hits and one block in 17:30 of ice time}}</ref>
On 22 July 2020, the Flyers signed Lindblom to a three-year, $9&nbsp;million contract extension.<ref>{{cite web |title=Flyers sign LW Oskar Lindblom to three-year contract extension |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-lw-oskar-lindblom-to-three-year-contract-extension/c-317571362 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=23 July 2020 |date=22 July 2020 |archive-date=23 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723012430/https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-lw-oskar-lindblom-to-three-year-contract-extension/c-317571362 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 3 September, Lindblom returned to play in a Game 6 victory against the [[New York Islanders]]. He spent 17:30 minutes on ice, which included three shot attempts, two hits and one block.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kimelman |first1=Adam |title=Lindblom plays in Flyers' win against Islanders in Game 6 of second round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/oskar-lindblom-returns-to-flyers-lineup/c-318877248 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=4 September 2020 |date=3 September 2020 |quote=Lindblom had three shot attempts, two hits and one block in 17:30 of ice time |archive-date=8 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200908025224/https://www.nhl.com/news/oskar-lindblom-returns-to-flyers-lineup/c-318877248 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 18 April 2021, the Flyers honored Lindblom at their annual [[Hockey Fights Cancer]] game, his first since returning to play post-cancer diagnosis and treatment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hockey Fights Cancer Night: Flyers honor Lindblom, teen battling cancer serves as 'honorary coach' |url=https://6abc.com/philadelphia-flyers-oskar-lindblom-hockey-fights-cancer-tony-campisi-islanders/10527531/ |website=6abc Philadelphia |access-date=23 April 2021 |date=19 April 2021}}</ref> After the regular season Lindblom was announced as a finalist for the Masterton Trophy for the second consecutive year,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leahy |first1=Sean |title=Dumba, Lindblom, Marleau named 2020-21 Masterton Trophy finalists |url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2021/06/08/dumba-lindblom-marleau-named-2020-21-masterton-trophy-finalists/ |website=NBC Sports |access-date=16 June 2021 |date=8 June 2021}}</ref> and on 15 June, he was named as winner of the trophy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Oskar Lindblom awarded Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/oskar-lindblom-awarded-bill-masterton-memorial-trophy/c-325346864 |website=NHL.com |access-date=16 June 2021 |date=15 June 2021}}</ref>
On 18 April 2021, the Flyers honored Lindblom at their annual [[Hockey Fights Cancer]] game, his first since returning to play post-cancer diagnosis and treatment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hockey Fights Cancer Night: Flyers honor Lindblom, teen battling cancer serves as 'honorary coach' |url=https://6abc.com/philadelphia-flyers-oskar-lindblom-hockey-fights-cancer-tony-campisi-islanders/10527531/ |website=6abc Philadelphia |access-date=23 April 2021 |date=19 April 2021 |archive-date=24 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424000144/https://6abc.com/philadelphia-flyers-oskar-lindblom-hockey-fights-cancer-tony-campisi-islanders/10527531/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After the regular season Lindblom was announced as a finalist for the Masterton Trophy for the second consecutive year,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leahy |first1=Sean |title=Dumba, Lindblom, Marleau named 2020–21 Masterton Trophy finalists |url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2021/06/08/dumba-lindblom-marleau-named-2020-21-masterton-trophy-finalists/ |website=NBC Sports |access-date=16 June 2021 |date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=12 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612234852/https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2021/06/08/dumba-lindblom-marleau-named-2020-21-masterton-trophy-finalists/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and on 15 June, he was named as winner of the trophy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Oskar Lindblom awarded Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/oskar-lindblom-awarded-bill-masterton-memorial-trophy/c-325346864 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=16 June 2021 |date=15 June 2021 |archive-date=16 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616001248/https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/oskar-lindblom-awarded-bill-masterton-memorial-trophy/c-325346864 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Following the [[2021–22 NHL season|2021–22 season]], in a move that was panned by both reporters and fans, the Flyers bought out the remainder of Lindblom's contract with one year remaining.<ref>{{Cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Charlie |title=Lindblom buyout another example of a plan lacking coherency and consistency |url=https://theathletic.com/3418234/2022/07/12/flyers-oskar-lindblom-buyout/ |access-date=12 July 2022 |website=The Athletic}}</ref>

===San Jose Sharks===
On 13 July 2022, Lindblom signed as a free agent to a two-year, $5 million contract with the [[San Jose Sharks]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sharks Sign Forward Oskar Lindblom |url=https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/san-jose-sharks-sign-forward-oskar-lindblom/c-334959648 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=13 July 2022 |date=13 July 2022}}</ref>

===Return to Sweden===
At the conclusion of his contract with the Sharks and having spent the final season of his contract in the AHL, Lindblom opted to return to his original Swedish club, Brynäs IF, for their return to the SHL. He was signed to a two-year contract with an additional multi-year option on 8 May 2024.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.brynas.se/article/pqoasd5-1ekad/view | publisher = [[Brynäs IF]] | title = Välkommen hem Oskar Lindblom | trans-title = Welcome home Oskar Lindblom | date = 8 May 2024 | access-date = 8 May 2024 | language = Swedish }}</ref>


==International play==
==International play==
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{{Medal|Competition|[[World U-17 Hockey Challenge]]}}
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{{MedalGold|[[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge|2013 Drummondville and Victoriaville]]|}}
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Lindblom competed as a member of [[Sweden men's national junior ice hockey team|Team Sweden]] at the [[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge]], where he led Sweden to a Gold Medal as the tournament's leading scorer.<ref>{{cite web|
Lindblom competed as a member of [[Sweden men's national junior ice hockey team|Team Sweden]] at the [[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge]], where he led Sweden to a Gold Medal as the tournament's leading scorer.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/National-Championships/Men/World-U17/2013/More/3-Stars.aspx | title = 3 Stars of the Day | publisher = [[Hockey Canada]] | date = 9 September 2013 | access-date = 28 June 2015 | archive-date = 20 April 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140420031410/http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/National-Championships/Men/World-U17/2013/More/3-Stars.aspx | url-status = live }}</ref>
url = http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/National-Championships/Men/World-U17/2013/More/3-Stars.aspx | title = 3 Stars of the Day | publisher = [[Hockey Canada]] | date = 2013-09-09 | access-date = 2015-06-28}}</ref>


On 9 May 2019, Lindblom was named to make his senior international debut with [[Sweden men's national ice hockey team|Sweden]] at the [[2019 IIHF World Championship|2019 World Championships]] held in Bratislava, Slovakia.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.swehockey.se/Nyheter/nyheterfransvenskaishockeyforbundet/2019/Maj2019/20spelareanmalstillspelivm-premiarenmottjeckienpafredag2/ | title = Sweden announces roster for 2019 World Championships | website = swehockey.se | language = sv | date = 9 May 2019 | access-date = 9 May 2019}}</ref>
On 9 May 2019, Lindblom was named to make his senior international debut with [[Sweden men's national ice hockey team|Sweden]] at the [[2019 IIHF World Championship|2019 World Championships]] held in Bratislava, Slovakia.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.swehockey.se/Nyheter/nyheterfransvenskaishockeyforbundet/2019/Maj2019/20spelareanmalstillspelivm-premiarenmottjeckienpafredag2/ | title = Sweden announces roster for 2019 World Championships | website = swehockey.se | language = sv | date = 9 May 2019 | access-date = 9 May 2019 | archive-date = 15 May 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190515172008/http://www.swehockey.se/Nyheter/nyheterfransvenskaishockeyforbundet/2019/Maj2019/20spelareanmalstillspelivm-premiarenmottjeckienpafredag2 | url-status = live }}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Lindblom's older brother [[Marcus Lindblom (ice hockey)|Marcus]] plays for [[Strömsbro IF]] of [[Hockeyettan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Marcus Lindblom|url=http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=62818&lang=en|website=eliteprospects.com|access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref> Their younger brother Linus plays in the Brynäs IF system.<ref>{{cite web |title=Linus Lindblom at eliteprospects.com |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/568496/linus-lindblom |website=www.eliteprospects.com |access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref>
Lindblom's older brother [[Marcus Lindblom (ice hockey)|Marcus]] plays for [[Strömsbro IF]] of [[Hockeyettan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Marcus Lindblom|url=http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=62818&lang=en|website=eliteprospects.com|access-date=16 December 2019|archive-date=24 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424072240/http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=62818&lang=en|url-status=live}}</ref> Their younger brother Linus plays in the Brynäs IF system.<ref>{{cite web |title=Linus Lindblom at eliteprospects.com |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/568496/linus-lindblom |website=eliteprospects.com |access-date=7 July 2020 |archive-date=23 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423072900/https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/568496/linus-lindblom |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
===Regular season and playoffs===
===Regular season and playoffs===
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{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em;"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
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! Team
! Team
! League
! League
! GP !! [[Goal (ice hockey)|G]] !! [[Assist (ice hockey)|A]] !! [[Point (ice hockey)|Pts]] !! [[Penalty (ice hockey)|PIM]]
! GP
! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM
! [[Goal (ice hockey)|G]]
! [[Assist (ice hockey)|A]]
! [[Point (ice hockey)|Pts]]
! [[Penalty (ice hockey)|PIM]]
! GP
! G
! A
! Pts
! PIM
|-
|-
| 2011–12
| 2012–13
| [[Brynäs IF]]
| [[Brynäs IF]]
| [[J18 Elit|J18]]
| 13 || 6 || 7 || 13 || 0
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2011–12
| Brynäs IF
| J18 Allsv
| 17 || 6 || 7 || 13 || 8
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0
|-
| 2012–13
| Brynäs IF
| J18
| 22 || 20 || 21 || 41 || 4
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2012–13
| Brynäs IF
| J18 Allsv
| 11 || 11 || 7 || 18 || 10
| 8 || 4 || 5 || 9 || 2
|-
| 2012–13
| Brynäs IF
| [[J20 SuperElit|J20]]
| [[J20 SuperElit|J20]]
| 3 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0
| 3 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2013–14
| Brynäs IF
| J18
| 4 || 5 || 4 || 9 || 0
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
| 2013–14
| Brynäs IF
| J18 Allsv
| 2 || 3 || 1 || 4 || 0
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
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| 43 || 13 || 20 || 33 || 28
| 43 || 13 || 20 || 33 || 28
| 7 || 6 || 1 || 7 || 6
| 7 || 6 || 1 || 7 || 6
|-
|-
| [[2013–14 SHL season|2013–14]]
| [[2013–14 SHL season|2013–14]]
| Brynäs IF
| Brynäs IF
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| 37 || 8 || 7 || 15 || 16
| 37 || 8 || 7 || 15 || 16
| 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2015–16 SHL season|2015–16]]
| [[2015–16 SHL season|2015–16]]
| Brynäs IF
| Brynäs IF
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| 8 || 2 || 5 || 7 || 0
| 8 || 2 || 5 || 7 || 0
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
|-
| [[2016–17 SHL season|2016–17]]
| [[2016–17 SHL season|2016–17]]
| Brynäs IF
| Brynäs IF
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| 54 || 16 || 18 || 34 || 10
| 54 || 16 || 18 || 34 || 10
| 11 || 4 || 3 || 7 || 0
| 11 || 4 || 3 || 7 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18]]
| [[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18]]
| [[Philadelphia Flyers]]
| [[Philadelphia Flyers]]
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| 81 || 17 || 16 || 33 || 20
| 81 || 17 || 16 || 33 || 20
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
|-
| [[2019–20 NHL season|2019–20]]
| [[2019–20 NHL season|2019–20]]
| Philadelphia Flyers
| Philadelphia Flyers
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| 50 || 8 || 6 || 14 || 9
| 50 || 8 || 6 || 14 || 9
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
|-
| [[2021–22 NHL season|2021–22]]
| [[2021–22 NHL season|2021–22]]
| Philadelphia Flyers
| Philadelphia Flyers
| NHL
| NHL
| 79 || 12 || 14 || 26 || 22
| 79 || 12 || 14 || 26 || 22
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2022–23 NHL season|2022–23]]
| [[San Jose Sharks]]
| NHL
| 73 || 6 || 9 || 15 || 18
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
| [[2023–24 NHL season|2023–24]]
| San Jose Sharks
| NHL
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2023–24 AHL season|2023–24]]
| [[San Jose Barracuda]]
| AHL
| 41 || 8 || 8 || 16 || 20
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
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|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3"|NHL totals
! colspan="3"|NHL totals
! 263 !! 50 !! 47 !! 97 !! 63
! 337 !! 56 !! 56 !! 112 !! 81
! 6 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
! 6 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}
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! Result
! Result
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM
! GP
! G
! A
! Pts
! PIM
|-
|-
| [[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge|2013]]
| [[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge|2013]]
| [[Sweden men's national under-18 ice hockey team|Sweden]]
| [[Sweden men's national under-18 ice hockey team|Sweden]]
| [[World U-17 Hockey Challenge|U17]]
| [[World U-17 Hockey Challenge|WHC17]]
| {{goca}}
| {{gold1}}
| 6 || 8 || 5 || 13 || 0
| 6 || 8 || 5 || 13 || 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2013 IIHF World U18 Championships|2013]]
| [[2013 IIHF World U18 Championships|2013]]
| Sweden
| Sweden
| [[IIHF World U18 Championship|U18]]
| [[IIHF World U18 Championship|WJC18]]
| 5th
| 5th
| 5 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 0
| 5 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament|2013]]
| Sweden
| [[Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament|IH18]]
| 7th
| 4 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2014 IIHF World U18 Championships|2014]]
| [[2014 IIHF World U18 Championships|2014]]
| Sweden
| Sweden
| U18
| WJC18
| 4th
| 4th
| 7 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 2
| 7 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 2
|-
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2015]]
| [[2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2015]]
| [[Sweden men's national junior ice hockey team|Sweden]]
| [[Sweden men's national junior ice hockey team|Sweden]]
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| 4th
| 4th
| 7 || 4 || 5 || 9 || 0
| 7 || 4 || 5 || 9 || 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|-
| [[2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2016]]
| [[2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2016]]
| Sweden
| Sweden
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| 4th
| 4th
| 7 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 0
| 7 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 0
|-
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2019 IIHF World Championship|2019]]
| [[2019 IIHF World Championship|2019]]
| [[Sweden men's national ice hockey team|Sweden]]
| [[Sweden men's national ice hockey team|Sweden]]
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| 5th
| 5th
| 8 || 3 || 1 || 4 || 12
| 8 || 3 || 1 || 4 || 12
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="4"|Junior totals
! colspan="4"|Junior totals
! 32 !! 20 !! 18 !! 38 !! 2
! 36 !! 22 !! 20 !! 42 !! 2
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="4"|Senior totals
! colspan="4"|Senior totals
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! Awards
! Year
! Year
!
! Ref
|-
|-
! colspan="3"|[[National Hockey League|NHL]]
! colspan="3"|[[National Hockey League|NHL]]
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| [[World U-17 Hockey Challenge]] gold medal
| [[World U-17 Hockey Challenge]] gold medal
| [[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge|2013]]
| [[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge|2013]]
| <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2013-nr-008-en | title = Sweden Wins Gold Medal at 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge | publisher = [[Hockey Canada]] | date = 2013-09-09 | access-date = 2013-09-09}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2013-nr-008-en | title = Sweden Wins Gold Medal at 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge | publisher = [[Hockey Canada]] | date = 9 September 2013 | access-date = 9 September 2013 | archive-date = 30 July 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130730100746/http://hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2013-nr-008-en | url-status = live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge scoring leader
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge scoring leader
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| World U-17 Hockey Challenge All-Star Team
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge All-Star Team
| 2013
| 2013
| <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ottershockey.com/article/2013-wu17-final-results | title = WHC U17 final results | publisher = [[Erie Otters]] | date = 2013-10-02 | access-date = 2015-06-28}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ottershockey.com/article/2013-wu17-final-results | title = WHC U17 final results | publisher = [[Erie Otters]] | date = 2 October 2013 | access-date = 28 June 2015 | archive-date = 11 July 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210711180823/https://ottershockey.com/article/2013-wu17-final-results | url-status = live }}</ref>
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Oskar Lindblom
Lindblom with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2018
Born (1996-08-15) 15 August 1996 (age 28)
Gävle, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
SHL team
Former teams		 Brynäs IF
Philadelphia Flyers
San Jose Sharks
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 138th overall, 2014
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2014–present

Oskar Lindblom (born 15 August 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He formerly played with the Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Early life

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Lindblom was born on 15 August 1996 in Gävle, Sweden.[1] One of his childhood idols was Washington Capitals player Nicklas Bäckström, also from Gävle.[2] Lindblom's father Johan played for several Swedish hockey teams.[1][2] Lindblom and his two brothers, Marcus and Linus, began playing hockey at a young age, helped by their father.[1]

All three brothers began playing hockey in the Brynäs IF junior ice hockey system. He was named as captain for the Brynäs under-16 team in the 2011–12 season, but was promoted to the under-18 team after scoring 18 points in nine games. He made two appearances at the TV-pucken tournament, playing for Gästrikland in 2011 and 2012. In his first year, Lindblom was second on the team in goals (four) and points (seven). The next year, as alternate captain, he scored 20 points in eight games, the second-highest of anyone in the tournament.[1] Going into the draft, Lindblom had 13 goals and 33 points in 43 games with Brynäs in the J20 SuperElit, the highest level of junior play in Sweden.[2]

Playing career

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Lindblom's career began with Brynäs IF, where he played on the U16, U18 and U20 junior teams. Beginning with the 2014–15 season, his outstanding play earned him a spot on their professional team who compete in the Swedish Hockey League, the country's top division. Lindblom was selected by Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the 5th round (163rd overall) of the 2013 KHL Junior Draft. He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fifth round (138th overall) of the 2014 NHL entry draft. In the 2016–17 season with Brynäs IF, Lindblom finished fourth in scoring league-wide with 47 points in 52 games.[3] He was named Forward of the Year at the end of the season.[4]

Philadelphia Flyers

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On 30 May 2017, Lindblom was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.[5] He was then assigned to the Flyers American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. On 18 January 2018, Lindblom was selected to replace Phantoms teammate Danick Martel at the 2018 AHL All-Star game.[6] Lindblom was called up to the NHL for the first time on 19 February 2018,[7] and played his first career NHL game two days later against the Montreal Canadiens.[8] He recorded his first NHL point on 17 March against the Carolina Hurricanes.[9] The next day against the Washington Capitals, Lindblom scored his first career NHL goal in a 6–3 win.[10] Following the Flyers defeat in Round 1 of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Lindblom was loaned to the Phantoms to play in their post-season.[11]

On 13 December 2019, Lindblom was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. The diagnosis was expected to effectively end his season.[12] On 2 July 2020, Lindblom completed his chemotherapy treatments.[13] Following his cancer battle, Lindblom was named as one of three finalists for the 2019–20 Masterton Trophy alongside Bobby Ryan and Stephen Johns.[14]

On 22 July 2020, the Flyers signed Lindblom to a three-year, $9 million contract extension.[15] On 3 September, Lindblom returned to play in a Game 6 victory against the New York Islanders. He spent 17:30 minutes on ice, which included three shot attempts, two hits and one block.[16]

On 18 April 2021, the Flyers honored Lindblom at their annual Hockey Fights Cancer game, his first since returning to play post-cancer diagnosis and treatment.[17] After the regular season Lindblom was announced as a finalist for the Masterton Trophy for the second consecutive year,[18] and on 15 June, he was named as winner of the trophy.[19]

Following the 2021–22 season, in a move that was panned by both reporters and fans, the Flyers bought out the remainder of Lindblom's contract with one year remaining.[20]

San Jose Sharks

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On 13 July 2022, Lindblom signed as a free agent to a two-year, $5 million contract with the San Jose Sharks.[21]

Return to Sweden

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At the conclusion of his contract with the Sharks and having spent the final season of his contract in the AHL, Lindblom opted to return to his original Swedish club, Brynäs IF, for their return to the SHL. He was signed to a two-year contract with an additional multi-year option on 8 May 2024.[22]

International play

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Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2013 Drummondville and Victoriaville

Lindblom competed as a member of Team Sweden at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he led Sweden to a Gold Medal as the tournament's leading scorer.[23]

On 9 May 2019, Lindblom was named to make his senior international debut with Sweden at the 2019 World Championships held in Bratislava, Slovakia.[24]

Personal life

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Lindblom's older brother Marcus plays for Strömsbro IF of Hockeyettan.[25] Their younger brother Linus plays in the Brynäs IF system.[26]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Brynäs IF J18 13 6 7 13 0 — — — — —
2011–12 Brynäs IF J18 Allsv 17 6 7 13 8 1 0 1 1 0
2012–13 Brynäs IF J18 22 20 21 41 4 — — — — —
2012–13 Brynäs IF J18 Allsv 11 11 7 18 10 8 4 5 9 2
2012–13 Brynäs IF J20 3 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2013–14 Brynäs IF J18 4 5 4 9 0 — — — — —
2013–14 Brynäs IF J18 Allsv 2 3 1 4 0 — — — — —
2013–14 Brynäs IF J20 43 13 20 33 28 7 6 1 7 6
2013–14 Brynäs IF SHL 4 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2014–15 Brynäs IF SHL 37 8 7 15 16 4 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Brynäs IF SHL 48 8 17 25 14 3 1 2 3 6
2015–16 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 8 2 5 7 0 — — — — —
2016–17 Brynäs IF SHL 52 22 25 47 18 20 4 10 14 10
2017–18 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 54 16 18 34 10 11 4 3 7 0
2017–18 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 23 2 4 6 8 4 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 81 17 16 33 20 — — — — —
2019–20 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 30 11 7 18 4 2 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 50 8 6 14 9 — — — — —
2021–22 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 79 12 14 26 22 — — — — —
2022–23 San Jose Sharks NHL 73 6 9 15 18 — — — — —
2023–24 San Jose Sharks NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2023–24 San Jose Barracuda AHL 41 8 8 16 20 — — — — —
SHL totals 141 38 49 87 48 30 6 13 19 16
NHL totals 337 56 56 112 81 6 0 0 0 0

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Sweden WHC17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 8 5 13 0
2013 Sweden WJC18 5th 5 2 2 4 0
2013 Sweden IH18 7th 4 2 2 4 0
2014 Sweden WJC18 4th 7 3 3 6 2
2015 Sweden WJC 4th 7 4 5 9 0
2016 Sweden WJC 4th 7 3 3 6 0
2019 Sweden WC 5th 8 3 1 4 12
Junior totals 36 22 20 42 2
Senior totals 8 3 1 4 12

Awards and honours

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Awards Year Ref
NHL
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy 2020–21
International
World U-17 Hockey Challenge gold medal 2013 [27]
World U-17 Hockey Challenge scoring leader 2013
World U-17 Hockey Challenge All-Star Team 2013 [28]

References

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