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Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Bruins Without Viktor Arvidsson, Jonathan Aspirot On Sunday

The Boston Bruins will be down a pair of players in today’s match against the Minnesota Wild. Winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower-body) and defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (upper-body) are both expected to sit out after sustaining injuries in Thursday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson to return vs. Red Wings

The Boston Bruins are getting a piece of good news on the injury front, as winger Viktor Arvidsson is expected to return to their lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Bruins likely to activate Viktor Arvidsson

Although they will be without star winger David Pastrňák for the third straight game, the Boston Bruins will get a boost to their top-six tonight. In a new report from Conor Ryan of Boston.com, the Bruins are likely to welcome winger Viktor Arvidsson back from the injured reserve ahead of their upcoming contest against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Bruins place Viktor Arvidsson, Casey Mittelstadt on injured reserve

The Boston Bruins announced Monday that forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Casey Mittelstadt have been placed on injured reserve, while defenseman Jordan Harris has been placed on long-term injured reserve.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

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Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson hurt in Bruins win

The Boston Bruins left Montreal with a win on Saturday night, but could pay the price with two veteran injuries. Star defenseman Charlie McAvoy sustained an upper-body injury after being struck in the jaw by a shot from the blue-line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Bruins Edge Canadiens as Arvidsson’s 200th Goal Stands as Winner

It’s not often you’re considered winners of the special-teams battle when you give up a shorthanded goal. However, in killing off two long five-on-three power plays, the Boston Bruins stood tall when the final buzzer sounded, as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 at the Bell Centre in Saturday night action.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

New Coach Thrilled as Ex-Oiler Finally Finding Fit After First Goal

Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm couldn’t be more relieved and happier after Viktor Arvidsson finally found the back of the net. The former Edmonton Oiler scored his first goal as a Bruin in Friday’s 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche — and the bench boss was thrilled to see it happen.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28

Arvidsson Talks Leaving Cup-Contending Oilers for Struggling Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson is starting fresh in Boston after a tough season with the Edmonton Oilers. Traded this offseason, the Swedish winger says joining the Bruins made perfect sense.

Boston Bruins News / Oilersnation / August 28

Former Oiler Viktor Arvidsson excited for ‘better fit’ with Bruins

You might not realize it, but forward Viktor Arvidsson has quickly started to become a bit of a journeyman. After rising to stardom with the Nashville Predators, the Swedish winger played three seasons with the Los Angeles Kings before signing a two-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers in July 2024.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson looking forward to fresh start after leaving Oilers

This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Viktor Arvidsson has been around the block for a while.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers trade Viktor Arvidsson to Bruins

The Edmonton Oilers are trading forward Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins, according to multiple reports. The deal was first reported by Irfan Gaffar.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers and Bruins Finalizing Viktor Arvidsson Trade

As per Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing Boston/Edmonton discussing a Viktor Arvidsson deal. We’ll see.” Meanwhile, Irfaan Gaffar has reported, “Hearing Viktor Arvidsson has been traded to the Boston Bruins from Edmonton.” Coming back in the deal is a 2027 5th Round Pick.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24

What the Oilers might lose by moving on from Viktor Arvidsson

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

4 Trade Destinations for Edmonton Oilers Forward Viktor Arvidsson

When the Edmonton Oilers signed scrappy winger Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year contract on July 1, 2024, fans expected him to push 60 points and give the team the final push they needed to bring home a Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / June 24

'Both sides know it's time to move on': Oilers set to trade forward, per Elliotte Friedman

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 23

Despite no-movement clause, Viktor Arvidsson ‘going to work’ with Oilers on trade

All signs point to a pending breakup between the Edmonton Oilers and Viktor Arvidsson — and a report Monday suggests the team might have an easier time than expected in moving on from the winger.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / February 22

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 17, 2025

Oilers’ Viktor Arvidsson dealing with injury after blocking shot against Avalanche

Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson is banged up after missing the final seven minutes of Thursday’s win over the Colorado Avalanche. With just under eight minutes to go, Arvidsson blocked a shot off the inside of his right foot by Keaton Middleton that sprung out into the neutral zone.