André Burakovsky facts for kids
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Burakovsky in 2024
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| Born | 9 February 1995 Klagenfurt, Austria |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Seattle Kraken Washington Capitals Colorado Avalanche |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| NHL Draft | 23rd overall, 2013 Washington Capitals |
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| Playing career | 2011–present | ||
André Burakovsky (born 9 February 1995) is a professional ice hockey player from Sweden. He plays as a forward for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League (NHL).
André was chosen by the Washington Capitals in the 2013 NHL Draft. He also played for the Colorado Avalanche. Burakovsky has won the Stanley Cup twice. He won with the Capitals in 2018 and with the Avalanche in 2022.
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André Burakovsky's Hockey Journey
André Burakovsky was picked by SKA Saint Petersburg in the 2012 KHL Junior Draft. The Washington Capitals then drafted him 23rd overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. This meant they had the rights to sign him to play for their team.
He started his professional career very young. At just 16 years old, he played for the Malmö Redhawks in Sweden during the 2011–12 season. He also won a silver medal with Team Sweden at the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships.
On 4 September 2013, Burakovsky signed his first big contract with the Capitals. He then joined the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League for the 2013–14 season.
Playing for the Washington Capitals (2014–2019)
André Burakovsky scored his first NHL goal in his very first game. This happened on 9 October 2014, against the Montreal Canadiens. He was one of the fastest Capitals players to score in their NHL debut.
In the 2015–16 season, he played in 79 games. He scored 17 goals and made 21 assists. An assist is when you help a teammate score a goal.
On 22 January 2017, Burakovsky set an NHL record. He scored the first goal of the game for his team in four games in a row. This was a rare achievement in hockey.
On 4 July 2017, he signed a new two-year contract with the Capitals. Later that year, on 24 October 2017, he needed surgery on his thumb. He missed about 20 games but returned to play in December.
During the 2018 playoffs, Burakovsky got injured again. He missed some important games. When he returned, he scored two big goals in Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. These goals helped the Capitals reach the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals. He later shared that he worked with a sports psychologist to help with his mental game.
Despite his challenges, Burakovsky and the Capitals won the Stanley Cup on 7 June 2018. They beat the Vegas Golden Knights in the finals.
Time with the Colorado Avalanche (2019–2022)
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On 28 June 2019, Burakovsky was traded to the Colorado Avalanche. A trade means he moved to a new team. He signed a one-year contract with them on 15 July 2019.
He played his first game for the Avalanche on 3 October 2019. He quickly became a key player for the team. He scored 20 goals for the first time in his career. He also had a career-high 45 points in 58 games. A point is either a goal or an assist.
On 4 February 2020, he had his best game with four points. This included one goal and three assists against the Buffalo Sabres. In the playoffs that year, he scored seven goals and 17 points in 15 games.
On 10 October 2020, Burakovsky signed a new two-year contract with the Avalanche. He continued to play a big role on the team. On 26 February 2021, he played in his 400th NHL game. He scored his 100th career goal on 10 May 2021.
On 12 December 2021, Burakovsky scored his first career hat trick. This means he scored three goals in one game. It happened against the Florida Panthers.
In the 2022 playoffs, the Avalanche played very well. They reached the Western Conference Final for the first time in 20 years. Burakovsky helped them defeat the Edmonton Oilers to reach the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. This was his second time in the Cup Finals. He scored the winning goal in overtime in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He scored again in Game 2. However, he broke his thumb and missed the rest of the finals. Even so, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup. This was Burakovsky's second Stanley Cup victory!
Joining the Seattle Kraken (2022–Present)
After winning the Stanley Cup, Burakovsky became a free agent. On 13 July 2022, he signed a five-year contract with the Seattle Kraken.
He played the first half of the 2022–23 season with the Kraken. However, he suffered a serious groin muscle injury on 7 February. This injury ended his season early. He returned for the 2023–24 season but faced more injury challenges.
André Burakovsky's Family Life
André Burakovsky was born in Klagenfurt, Austria. His father was playing ice hockey there at the time. However, André grew up in Malmö, Sweden, which is his father's hometown.
His father, Robert Burakovsky, was also a professional hockey player. He was drafted by an NHL team in 1985. He played 23 games for the Ottawa Senators in 1993. André's mother is Pernilla Burakovsky. He has two sisters, Alexandra and Anna. His cousin, Samuel Burakovsky, is a professional football (soccer) player in Sweden. André is also of Russian-Jewish descent.
Playing for His Country
| Medal record | ||
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| Representing Sweden |
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| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2024 Czech Republic | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Silver | 2014 Sweden | |
André Burakovsky has proudly represented Sweden in international tournaments. He won a bronze medal with Team Sweden at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2010–11 | Malmö Redhawks | J18 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Malmö Redhawks | J18 Allsv | 15 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Malmö Redhawks | J18 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | Malmö Redhawks | J20 | 42 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2011–12 | Malmö Redhawks | Allsv | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Malmö Redhawks | J18 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Malmö Redhawks | J18 Allsv | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Malmö Redhawks | J20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||
| 2012–13 | Malmö Redhawks | Allsv | 43 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Erie Otters | OHL | 57 | 41 | 46 | 87 | 35 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 2 | ||
| 2014–15 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 53 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 13 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 79 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 2016–17 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 64 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 2017–18 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 56 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2018–19 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 76 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 58 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 4 | ||
| 2020–21 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 53 | 19 | 25 | 44 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 2021–22 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 80 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 49 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 49 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 617 | 143 | 207 | 350 | 155 | 93 | 20 | 27 | 47 | 22 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2011 | Sweden | IH18 |  |
5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | Sweden | U17 | 4th | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2012 | Sweden | U18 | |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | Sweden | IH18 |  |
5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | |
| 2013 | Sweden | U18 | 5th | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2014 | Sweden | WJC | |
7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2016 | Sweden | WC | 6th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | |
| 2024 | Sweden | WC | |
10 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 34 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 24 | ||||
| Senior totals | 13 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | ||||
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | Ref |
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| Stanley Cup champion | 2018, 2022 | |
See also
- List of select Jewish ice hockey players
