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The Detroit Red Wings found their stride in the second and third periods against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena. They won 4-1.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Rink / October 30

Recap: Red Wings drop Hawks 4-1 behind Arvidsson’s hat trick

The Chicago Blackhawks began a stretch of five of their next six games on the road on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The Hawks looked for their second straight triumph following Tuesday night’s 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center that capped a long stretch of games on home ice.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 29

Red Wings take down Blackhawks behind Viktor Arvidsson’s hat trick

Viktor Arvidsson recorded his sixth career hat trick and added an assist as the host Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 28

Red Wings' Viktor Arvidsson Is Proving Detroit Made the Right Move

While not too many moves have been made by the Detroit Red Wings, one of their offseason decisions looks like it is paying off big. Viktor Arvidsson is making a significant move to establish himself as one of Detroit’s most important forwards.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 10

Viktor Arvidsson Bright Spot for Red Wings Despite Slow Start to Season

The Detroit Red Wings have had a sluggish start to the year, as they have won only one of their first four games and have been outscored 14-10. But despite the losing record and everything that has gone on with Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, there has been something to smile about.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 24

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

How Much Did The Bruins Benefit From Adding JJ Peterka, Losing Viktor Arvidsson?

The Boston Bruins made a big splash this summer in adding JJ Peterka. After the 2026 NHL Draft, where Boston sent two first-round picks to Utah for the young German winger, it began to seem less likely they would retain a player they bought low on last season, who found great success in black and gold.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Red Wings’ Viktor Arvidsson gets real on Todd McLellan connection after signing

The Detroit Red Wings signed veteran forward Viktor Arvidsson in NHL Free Agency this summer. Arvidsson fills a lot of holes for Detroit, mainly through his offensive production during 5v5 play.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 2

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Red Wings make intriguing forward trade with Golden Knights

The Detroit Red Wings have been active to start NHL Free Agency, namely signing Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year deal. Later on July 1, they connected on a trade with a Western Conference foe.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 30

Why Viktor Arvidsson and Colton Sissons should be on Maple Leafs’ free-agent radar

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has money to burn this offseason, and on Wednesday at noon, once free agency opens, Chayka should be checking in on free-agent forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Colton Sissons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 14

Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives

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Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Bruins’ Arvidsson missed games against Sabres with broken rib, punctured lung

A player who missed a couple of games in the postseason has revealed the cause. During the team’s end-of-season media availability on Sunday, Boston Bruins forward Viktor Arvidsson stated that he was out for the last two games of the team’s Atlantic Division Semifinal against the Buffalo Sabres due to a broken rib and a punctured lung.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson leaves Game 4 with upper-body injury

A horrible Game 4 has gotten even worse for the Boston Bruins. Not only were the Bruins blown out in their own building 6-1 to the Buffalo Sabres to fall down 3-1 in their first round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, they’ve also taken a hit to their lineup with winger Viktor Arvidsson exiting the game with an upper-body injury.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

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.

Boston Bruins News / Oilersnation / August 28, 2025

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, 2025

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 24, 2025

What the Oilers might lose by moving on from Viktor Arvidsson

Fair to say that the Edmonton Oilers front office will have a busy off-season. After a solid playoff run that again fell short, it’s imperative that they apply a critical lens, identify inefficiencies across the roster, and address the gaps to stay competitive.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 23, 2025

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, 2025

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / February 22, 2025

Oilers trading top-six forward looks more likely after significant demotion in lineup

It's looking more likely that the Edmonton Oilers will trade the veteran forward.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / December 31, 2024

Managing Viktor Arvidsson Injury Will Have Major Affect on Edmonton Oilers Roster

Edmonton Oilers forward Viktor Arvidsson is dealt with an injury this season that made him miss over a month, but now he's back in the lineup and being an impact player.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21, 2024