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He was the first European-born player to be drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Mats Sundin
Mats Sundin was a legendary Swedish center, a Hockey Hall of Famer, and the Toronto Maple Leafs' all-time leading scorer, known for his leadership and offensive prowess.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#13
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012 in his first year of eligibility.
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He served as captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs for 11 seasons, becoming their longest-serving non-North American captain.
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He is the Maple Leafs' franchise all-time leader in goals with 420 and points with 987.
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He scored his 500th NHL goal with a shorthanded, hat-trick, overtime winner against the Calgary Flames.
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He won an Olympic gold medal with Sweden at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
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He holds the record for most career points and goals by a Swedish hockey player.
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He made his NHL debut in the 1990-91 season, finishing second on his team in points behind Joe Sakic.
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He once recorded a 30-game point streak, which is tied for the fourth-longest in league history.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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His number 13 jersey was officially retired by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He received a one-game suspension for inadvertently throwing his broken stick into the crowd during a game in January 2004.
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He broke an 83-year-old Toronto record by extending his home game point streak to 15 games in December 2007.
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He opted not to play in Sweden during the 2004-05 NHL lockout, unlike many of his countrymen.
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He was a partner in a Standardbred harness racing horse named Rotation, which won the prestigious Maple Leaf Trot in 2003.
About Mats Sundin
Mats Sundin was a pioneering Swedish center, becoming the first European-born player drafted first overall in the NHL. He played the majority of his career as the Toronto Maple Leafs' captain, where he became the franchise's all-time leader in goals and points. A Hockey Hall of Famer, he also captained Sweden to an Olympic gold medal in 2006.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2012
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2006
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First European-born First Overall NHL Draft Pick
1989
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Toronto Maple Leafs All-Time Leading Scorer
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One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mats Sundin.
Player Info
Country: Sweden
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 13
Status: Retired
Age: 54 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 5" (196 cm)
Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
Born: Bromma, Sweden
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 564
Assists: 785
Points: 1349
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1989
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Nacka HK Djurgårdens IF Quebec Nordiques Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks
Mats Sundin played for 5 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1989.