Oskar Sundqvist, born on March 23, 1994, is a Swedish professional ice hockey center currently playing for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). Hailing from Boden, Sweden, Sundqvist joined the Skellefteå organization at both youth and professional levels before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
After starting his North American career with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL, Sundqvist made his NHL debut with the Penguins in the 2015-2016 season, contributing to their Stanley Cup win, although he did not play in the finals. He later moved to the St. Louis Blues, playing a crucial role in their historic 2018-19 Stanley Cup victory.
Sundqvist has remained a key player for the Blues, signing a contract extension in 2019 and overcoming injuries during subsequent seasons. After brief stints with the Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota Wild, Sundqvist returned to the St. Louis Blues for the 2023–24 season, signing a one-year contract.
Oskar Sundqvist Stanley Cup Wins/ Stanley Cup Rings History-
Oskar Sundqvist has won two Stanley Cups during his NHL career. He won his first Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2015-16 season, although he did not play in the finals or in enough regular season games to have his name engraved on the Cup. Despite this, the Penguins honored him with a Stanley Cup ring and a day with the Cup.
Sundqvist secured his second Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in the 2018-19 season, contributing to the team's historic victory in the finals against the Boston Bruins. Despite facing challenges during the regular season, including a coaching change, Sundqvist had a career-high 31 points in 71 games, contributing to the team's qualification for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Coach Craig Berube praised Sundqvist's versatility as a "good player and penalty killer" who excelled on both ends of the ice. In the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, Sundqvist played a key role on the Blues' fourth line, averaging 15:55 minutes of ice time and recording nine points in 21 postseason games. Despite a suspension during the series, Sundqvist returned to help the Blues secure their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
How many Stanley Cup Rings has Oskar Sundqvist won?
Oskar Sundqvist has won two Stanley Cups during his NHL career. His first Stanley Cup was with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2015-2016 season, and his second Stanley Cup was with the St. Louis Blues in the 2018-2019 season.
Here’s a table summarizing Oskar Sundqvist’s Stanley Cup wins:
Year | Team | Opponent |
2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | San Jose Sharks |
2019 | St. Louis Blues | Boston Bruins |
FAQ's On Oskar Sundqvist Stanley Cup Wins/ Stanley Cup Rings
A. Oskar Sundqvist has won two Stanley Cups in his NHL career.
A. Sundqvist won his first Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2015-16 season and his second Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in the 2018-19 season.
A. No, Oskar Sundqvist did not play in the finals during his first Stanley Cup win with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
A. Despite not playing in the finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins honored Oskar Sundqvist with a Stanley Cup ring and a day with the Cup after his first Stanley Cup win.
A. Oskar Sundqvist contributed to the St. Louis Blues' historic Stanley Cup victory in the 2018-19 season. In the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, Sundqvist played a key role on the fourth line, averaging 15:55 minutes of ice time and recording nine points in 21 postseason games.