Filip Forsberg

Swedish ice hockey player, Nashville Predators

Filip Forsberg - Swedish ice hockey player, Nashville Predators
Born

August 13th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A professional ice hockey player, contributed significantly to the Nashville Predators in the NHL. Forsberg was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft. After a season with the Capitals, he was traded to the Predators in 2013 and has since become a key player for the team. Notable for his scoring ability and playmaking skills, Forsberg has participated in multiple NHL All-Star Games and played a crucial role in the Predators' run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017.

Drafted 11th overall by the Washington Capitals in 2012

Played a crucial role in the Nashville Predators reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2017

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