
Anton Forsberg
Goaltender · Los Angeles Kings
2011 Draft, Rd 7 Pick 7 (#188) — Columbus Blue Jackets
Current Season
GP
28
W-L-OTL
11-10-5
GAA
2.83
SV%
.900
SO
2
GS
-
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$2.25M
Total Value
$4.50M
Expires
2 yrs · 2026-2027
Status
Then UFA
via PuckPedia
Recent Stories
The 1992 Eric Lindros blockbuster sent shockwaves through the league when Quebec shipped him to Philly for a haul that included Forsberg, Hextall, Ricci, and a pile of picks plus $15 million. That package became the bedrock of Colorado's back-to-back Cups after the Nordiques relocated, with trade branches sprouting Hall of Famers and key contributors like Bourque in the mix.
Nashville rolls into Edmonton with Juuse Saros anchoring the net and Filip Forsberg centering the top line alongside Ryan O'Reilly and Luke Evangelista, while the Oilers counter with Connor McDavid flanked by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman. Both squads juggle injuries like Adam Henrique on LTIR for Edmonton and Jonathan Marchessault sidelined for the Preds, forcing coaches to tweak defenses with names like Nick Perbix and Evan Bouchard stepping up.
Cody Glass lights the lamp against Anton Forsberg as the Kings tangle with the Devils in a cross-country showdown packed with skill and spite. Forsberg's been steady in net, but Glass's wrister catches him leaning the wrong way at a pivotal moment. Both teams jockey for Western and Eastern positioning where one goal swings the whole narrative.
Anton Forsberg stares down his former Columbus squad with ice in his veins, anchoring the Kings in a wild back-and-forth battle that spills into overtime. LA claws their way into the thick of the Western wild-card hunt, just a point off Seattle's tail, while the Blue Jackets fight to stay alive in their own playoff push two points behind Boston.
Anton Forsberg stands tall with 28 saves as the Kings claw back from a 3-2 deficit against Columbus, showcasing the veteran grit that keeps LA in playoff contention. Adrian Kempe delivers his second of the night in overtime off a Panarin feed, tying a franchise record while Kopitar inches toward Kings legend status. With seven losses in nine heading in, this road win flips the script before a brutal five-game trip tests their resolve.
In LAK at CBJ action, Conor Garland exploits Anton Forsberg's positioning for a highlight-reel snipe. The goal swings momentum as both squads scrap for points in a crowded playoff race. Locker-room vibes shift instantly when snipers like Garland connect from prime real estate.