Kent Nilsson
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Kent Nilsson is a former professional ice hockey player from Sweden who had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL) and other leagues around the world. He was known for his exceptional stickhandling skills, speed, and offensive abilities. Nilsson began his professional career in Sweden with the Färjestad BK team in the late 1970s. He quickly established himself as

Kent Nilsson is a former professional ice hockey player from Sweden who had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL) and other leagues around the world. He was known for his exceptional stickhandling skills, speed, and offensive abilities. Nilsson began his professional career in Sweden with the Färjestad BK team in the late 1970s. He quickly established himself as

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1980-1995

Goals

264

Assists

422

Points

686

Plus/Minus

-20

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Career Timeline

1978-1979

Winnipeg Jets (WHA)

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1980-1985

Atlanta Flames (NHL)

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1986-1987

Minnesota North Stars (NHL)

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1987-1995

Edmonton Oilers (NHL)

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