Victor
Eklund
R · NYI
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 397 / 615
Victor Eklund (New York Islanders) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Victor Eklund
#38RPlays: Right wing · 0% of faceoffs
New York Islanders
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 79 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : October 2, 2006 · Stockholm, Sweden
Drafted : 2025 · NYI · round 1, pick #16
Contract : $975,000 · 2025-26 → 2028-29 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $97,500
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Islanders | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
| 2025-26 | New York Islanders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 17 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | |
Victor Eklund: our analysis
2025-26 season: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, 0 +/-, 15:30 TOI. WAR -0.0 (397th of 615).
Victor Eklund is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of -0.0 ranks 397th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.1).
Victor Eklund's story
On 27 June 2025 Victor Eklund heard his name called 16th overall by the New York Islanders, the culmination of a progression that began inside a hockey family tied to Djurgårdens IF. The son of Christian Eklund and brother of William Eklund, he developed his game within the club’s system before moving up the ladder into junior and pro competition.
During 2023–24 Eklund split his time between Djurgårdens IF’s senior squad and its under-20 team in the J20 Nationell. He finished the junior campaign with seven goals and 18 assists in 30 games, numbers that preceded a promotion to senior play; in HockeyAllsvenskan that season he added one goal and three assists across 15 appearances.
Following the draft, Eklund signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Islanders on 14 July 2025. He spent the 2025–26 season playing for Djurgårdens IF in the SHL and then saw time with New York’s AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. His NHL debut call-up came for the Islanders’ final regular-season game on 14 April 2026 against the Carolina Hurricanes, where he recorded an assist on a Bo Horvat goal. On 3 October 2026 — his 20th birthday — he scored his first NHL goal in a 6–0 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Internationally, Eklund represented Sweden at the 2024 World U18 Championships, producing four goals and two assists in seven games and helping his country to a bronze medal. He was selected for Sweden’s World Junior rosters for both the 2025 and 2026 tournaments; he posted two goals and four assists in seven games in 2025, and in the 2026 event he contributed two goals and six assists in seven games as Sweden captured gold.
A right winger by position, Eklund’s trajectory shows an attacking player who moved steadily through junior ranks into senior and North American pro hockey, contributing both goals and playmaking as he adjusted to higher levels of competition.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 14:01
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:17
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.50
- EV points
- 7
- Hits
- 47
- Blocks
- 7
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 48.6 %
- Off. zone starts
- 39.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 0.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
45
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
96/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
70/ 80
First line or top pair
Ceiling: 10.1 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
80 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
4.3
the most likely outcome
NHLe
31
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (SHL, 52 games)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.0 to -0.0 — 90% interval
397 of 615 forwards
-0.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.1
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.0
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 125.6 km/h26th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.9 km/h42nd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1953rd percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 44.1 %73rd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 59.6 km52nd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.66 km54th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.3 %86th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.4 %69th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.4 %76th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2459th percentile | 581st percentile | 20.8 %84th percentile |
| High danger | 1485th percentile | 386th percentile | 21.4 %59th percentile |
| Mid range | 656th percentile | 288th percentile | 33.3 %96th percentile |
| Long range | 153rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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NYRVictor Eklund: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Victor Eklund have in 2026-27?
Victor Eklund has 5 goals and 8 points (3 assists) in 16 games in 2026-27.
How old is Victor Eklund?
Victor Eklund is 20 years old: he was born on October 3, 2006.
How tall is Victor Eklund, and how much does he weigh?
Victor Eklund is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 174 lb (79 kg).
Where is Victor Eklund from?
Sweden: Victor Eklund was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
What team does Victor Eklund play for?
Victor Eklund plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL, at R, wearing number 38.
Is Victor Eklund injured?
No: Victor Eklund is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Victor Eklund?
Victor Eklund produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 397th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Victor Eklund make?
Victor Eklund carries a cap hit of $975K per season, on a contract worth $4.4M in total over 3 years.
When does Victor Eklund's contract end?
Victor Eklund's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Victor Eklund a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 397th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Victor Eklund played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Victor Eklund has 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists).
What are Victor Eklund's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Victor Eklund has 17 games, 5 goals, 4 assists and 9 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 8 points in 16 games.
Where was Victor Eklund drafted?
Victor Eklund was drafted 16th overall (round 1) by New York Islanders in 2025.
Is Victor Eklund better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.78 points per game at home (7 in 9 games) and 0.14 on the road (1 in 7 games).
How does Victor Eklund perform in the playoffs?
Victor Eklund has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Does Victor Eklund have siblings?
Yes: his brother William Eklund (also began his senior career with Djurgårdens IF).
Is Victor Eklund related to anyone famous?
Yes: Christian Eklund (father, former professional ice hockey player; played several seasons for Djurgårdens IF).
What is Victor Eklund's nationality?
Victor Eklund is Swedish. Internationally: Sweden: bronze medal at the 2024 World U18 Championships; gold medal at the 2026 World Junior Championship (Sweden's first World Junior gold since 2012).
How many championships has Victor Eklund won?
2: Bronze medal at the 2024 World U18 Championships with Sweden; Gold medal at the 2026 World Junior Championship with Sweden.
Where did Victor Eklund play before turning pro?
Djurgårdens IF under-20 (J20 Nationell), 2023–24 season.
See also: his New York Islanders teammates
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