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He won the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2008.
15 Interesting Facts About Henrik Zetterberg
Henrik Zetterberg is a Swedish former professional ice hockey forward who played his entire NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings, winning a Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy, and achieving Triple Gold Club status.
Position
Centre, Forward
Jersey
#40
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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He is a member of the exclusive Triple Gold Club, achieving the feat in 2008.
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He was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2023.
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He finished as runner-up for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's top rookie in his debut season.
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He served as captain for the Detroit Red Wings, succeeding long-time defenseman Nicklas Lidström.
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He played his entire National Hockey League career from 2002 to 2018 with a single franchise.
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He recorded a 16-game point-scoring streak to start the 2007-08 season, setting a new franchise record.
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He scored his 300th career goal against James Reimer of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He was named an alternate captain for his team in the absence of Steve Yzerman during the 2005-06 season.
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He led the Swedish Elitserien in scoring with 50 points in 50 games during the 2004-05 NHL lockout season.
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He served several months in the Swedish Army when he was 17 years old due to the country's conscription policy.
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He holds the NHL record for most shots on goal in a single postseason with 116, achieved in 2007-08.
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He tied a franchise record for most goals in a single playoff season with 13, alongside teammate Johan Franzén.
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He became the fifth player in his franchise's history to record 300 goals and 800 points.
About Henrik Zetterberg
A Swedish forward, he spent his entire NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings, serving as captain for his final years. He is a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, and World Championship gold. He was also awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2008.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2008
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Conn Smythe Trophy
2008
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Triple Gold Club Member
2008
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Olympic Gold Medal
2006
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IIHF Hall of Fame
2023
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Henrik Zetterberg.
Player Info
Country: Sweden
Position: Centre, Forward
Jersey #: 40
Status: Retired
Age: 45 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 194 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Njurunda, Sweden
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 337
Assists: 623
Points: 960
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1999
Round: 7th
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Timrå IK Detroit Red Wings EV Zug Detroit Red Wings
Henrik Zetterberg played for 4 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 7th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 1999.