Marcus Krüger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marcus Krüger |
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Krüger with the Chicago Blackhawks in December 2014
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| Born | 27 May 1990 Stockholm, Sweden |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| SHL team Former teams |
Djurgårdens IF Chicago Blackhawks Carolina Hurricanes ZSC Lions |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| NHL Draft | 149th overall, 2009 Chicago Blackhawks |
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| Playing career | 2009–present | ||
Marcus Viktor Krüger (born on May 27, 1990) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player. He played as a center and is currently the captain for Djurgårdens IF Hockey in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). The Chicago Blackhawks picked him in the fifth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Marcus Krüger won the Stanley Cup twice with the Blackhawks, in 2013 and 2015.
Before joining the Blackhawks, Krüger played for Djurgårdens IF in Stockholm, Sweden. He also played for the Swedish national team. With Sweden, he won a bronze medal at the junior level and a silver medal in senior international games.
Playing Career Highlights
Starting in Sweden
Marcus Krüger started his professional hockey journey in Sweden. On October 18, 2009, he was named one of the top new players for the Elitserien Rookie of the Year award. This was after he scored five goals and made 11 assists in just 13 games.
Time with the Chicago Blackhawks
Krüger signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in June 2010. He stayed with Djurgården for the first year of his contract. On March 23, 2011, he joined the Blackhawks and played his first NHL game. They won 4–0 against the Florida Panthers.
He made his first playoff appearance on April 15, 2011. In that game, he got his first NHL point by assisting on a goal.
First Full NHL Season
Krüger's first full season with the Blackhawks was in 2011–12. He played in 71 games, scoring nine goals and adding 17 assists. His first regular season point came on October 8, 2011, in a 5–2 win against the Dallas Stars. He scored his first goal on October 29, 2011, in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Winning the Stanley Cup
On May 9, 2013, Krüger scored his first playoff goal. This goal was a game-winner and helped the Blackhawks win their series against the Minnesota Wild. The Blackhawks went on to win the 2013 Stanley Cup. They beat the Boston Bruins in six games. Krüger scored three goals and made two assists during their playoff run. After this success, he signed a new two-year contract with the Blackhawks.
He continued to play well in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons. On May 19, 2015, he scored an important goal in triple overtime against the Anaheim Ducks. The Blackhawks won that series and then defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the 2015 Stanley Cup. This was Krüger's second Stanley Cup victory.
Later Seasons and Injury
On September 11, 2015, Krüger signed a one-year contract to stay with the Blackhawks. On December 17, he dislocated his wrist during a game. This injury meant he missed several months of playing. In February 2016, he changed his jersey number from 16 to 22 for a new teammate. However, he later switched back to number 16. In March 2016, the Blackhawks signed him to a new three-year contract.
Moving to Carolina
After seven seasons with the Blackhawks, Krüger was traded. On July 2, 2017, he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights. Just two days later, on July 4, 2017, the Golden Knights traded him to the Carolina Hurricanes. He was placed on injured reserve in January 2018.
Coming Back to Chicago
On May 3, 2018, Krüger was traded from the Hurricanes to the Arizona Coyotes. Then, on July 12, he was traded back to the Blackhawks. This trade involved several players and contracts. On February 20, 2019, Krüger played his 500th NHL game. The Blackhawks won that game in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings.
Playing in Switzerland
After the 2018–19 season, Krüger left the NHL. He signed a two-year contract with the Swiss team ZSC Lions on July 5, 2019. He continued to play well for them and signed an extension until the end of the 2021–22 season.
International Play for Sweden
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| Medal record | ||
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| Ice hockey | ||
Representing  Sweden |
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| Winter Olympics | ||
| Silver | 2014 Sochi | |
| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 2017 Germany/France | |
| Silver | 2011 Slovakia | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2010 Canada | |
Marcus Krüger proudly represented Sweden in several international hockey tournaments.
Junior and Senior Medals
At the junior level, he helped the Swedish junior team win a bronze medal at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. As a senior player, Krüger played for the Swedish national team twice. He won a silver medal at the 2011 World Championship. He also played in the 2012 tournament.
Olympic Games
Krüger also represented Sweden in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Due to injuries on the team, he played on Sweden's top line in the final game. Sweden lost to Canada 3–0 in that game, earning a silver medal.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and Playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2006–07 | Djurgårdens IF | J18 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Djurgårdens IF | J18 Allsv | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2007–08 | Djurgårdens IF | J18 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Djurgårdens IF | J18 Allsv | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | ||
| 2007–08 | Djurgårdens IF | J20 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2008–09 | Djurgårdens IF | J20 | 34 | 9 | 30 | 39 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 2008–09 | Djurgårdens IF | SEL | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Djurgårdens IF | SEL | 38 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | ||
| 2010–11 | Djurgårdens IF | SEL | 52 | 6 | 29 | 35 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 71 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 34 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 47 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2013–14 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 81 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 36 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 2014–15 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 81 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 32 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 2015–16 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 41 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 70 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2017–18 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 48 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Charlotte Checkers | AHL | 19 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 74 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | ZSC Lions | NL | 34 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | ZSC Lions | NL | 41 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | ZSC Lions | NL | 45 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 2022–23 | Djurgårdens IF | Allsv | 50 | 12 | 37 | 49 | 36 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 6 | ||
| 2023–24 | Djurgårdens IF | Allsv | 29 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | ||
| 2024–25 | Djurgårdens IF | Allsv | 48 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 46 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 4 | ||
| SHL totals | 105 | 19 | 51 | 70 | 68 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | ||||
| NHL totals | 520 | 38 | 85 | 123 | 234 | 87 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | ||||
International Play Statistics
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2010 | Sweden | WJC |  |
6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2011 | Sweden | WC |  |
9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2012 | Sweden | WC | 6th | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2014 | Sweden | OG | |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2016 | Sweden | WCH | |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | Sweden | WC |  |
10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2019 | Sweden | WC | 5th | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2022 | Sweden | OG | 4th | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | ||||
| Senior totals | 50 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 | ||||
