Rickard Rakell
{{Short description|Swedish ice hockey player (born 1993)}}
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{{Infobox ice hockey player
| name = Rickard Rakell
| image = Rickard Rakell.png
| image_size = 230px
| caption = Rakell with Sweden in 2012
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1993|5|5}}
| birth_place = Sollentuna, Sweden
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 201
| position = Winger
| shoots = Right
| league = NHL
| team = Pittsburgh Penguins
| former_teams = Anaheim Ducks
| ntl_team = SWE
| draft = 30th overall
| draft_year = 2011
| draft_team = Anaheim Ducks
| career_start = 2013
| career_end =
}}
Rickard Lars Gunnar Roland Rakell{{cite tweet|user=penguins|number=1631040423585013760|title=Get to know: Rickard Lars Gunnar Roland Rakell|date=1 March 2023}} (born 5 May 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).
While playing for the AIK IF in Sweden, Rakell was drafted 41st overall by the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) 2010 Import Draft. Upon finishing his rookie season with the Whalers, Rakell was drafted in the first round, 30th overall, by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He remained with the Whalers for two more seasons before joining the Ducks for four games at the start of their 2012–13 season. Upon making his NHL debut on 19 January 2013, Rakell became the sixth youngest player to appear in a game for the Ducks at 19 years, eight months and 14 days. To avoid burning the first year of his entry-level contract, Rakell was re-assigned to the Whalers for the remainder of the 2012–13 regular season.
Rakell played within the Ducks organization for nine seasons, during which he set numerous person and franchise records. His on-ice success also helped the Ducks qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs five times during his tenure with the team. During the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, Rakell became the first player in franchise history to score their first career goal in the playoffs. He also helped the Ducks set a franchise record for most playoff power play goals with four during Game 5 of the team's first-round series against the Dallas Stars. Two years later, he became the fourth-youngest Duck to eclipse 30 goals in a season and the first NHL player under the age of 24 with 10 game-winning goals since Steven Stamkos in 2011–12.
Internationally, Rakell has represented Sweden at both the junior and senior levels. He made his debut for Sweden as the youngest player on the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships roster. Rakell helped Team Sweden win gold at the 2018 IIHF World Championship while making his senior team debut at the international level.
Early life
Rakell was born on 5 May 1993 in Sollentuna, Sweden,{{cite web |title=Rickard Rakell |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/17435/rickard-rakell |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=1 April 2023 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401183102/https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/17435/rickard-rakell |url-status=live }} to parents Roland and Annika.{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Jeff |title=Miller: Ducks' Rickard Rakell has opponents' number, even if his is a high one |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/02/24/miller-ducks-rickard-rakell-has-opponents-number-even-if-his-is-a-high-one/ |access-date=1 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=24 February 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230401171617/https://www.ocregister.com/2016/02/24/miller-ducks-rickard-rakell-has-opponents-number-even-if-his-is-a-high-one/ |archive-date=1 April 2023}} He grew up in Stockholm alongside his brother Robin and sister Rebecka.{{cite web |last1=Crechiolo |first1=Michelle |title=Getting to Know: Rickard Rakell |url=https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/getting-to-know-rickard-rakell/c-333415654 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=25 April 2022 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401182603/https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/getting-to-know-rickard-rakell/c-333415654 |url-status=live }} As his grandfather Åke Rakell was a professional table tennis player, Rakell played the sport until he was 14, when he dedicated his focus to ice hockey.{{cite news |last1=Zupke |first1=Curtis |title=Rickard Rakell is one Duck who knows how to paddle |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/ducks/la-sp-ducks-rakell-20160228-story.html |access-date=1 April 2023 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=27 February 2016 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401181600/https://www.latimes.com/sports/ducks/la-sp-ducks-rakell-20160228-story.html |url-status=live }} Growing up in Stockholm, Rakell idolized Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mats Sundin and, later, Patric Hornqvist. Rakell's cousin Mathias also plays ice hockey; he last played for the New York Aviators in the United States Premier Hockey League.{{cite web |title=Mathias Rakell |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/431805/mathias-rakell |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=1 April 2023 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401183106/https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/431805/mathias-rakell |url-status=live }}
Playing career
=Major junior=
While growing up in Sweden, Rakell played for the AIK IF in both the J18 Elit and J20 Elit. He played in a defensive role until he was 14 when he switched to forward to score more.{{cite web |last1=LeBrun |first1=Pierre |title=Adjustment to new lines, evolving game make Rickard Rakell valuable |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/15064849/nhl-rickard-rakell-quick-adjustments-paying-anaheim-ducks |publisher=ESPN |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=25 March 2016 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404041243/https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/15064849/nhl-rickard-rakell-quick-adjustments-paying-anaheim-ducks |url-status=live }} After recording 25 points in the J18 Allsv and four points in the J20, Rakell was drafted 41st overall by the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) 2010 Import Draft.{{cite web |title=CHL Conducts 2010 Import Draft |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/chl-conducts-2010-import-draft/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=29 June 2010 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401184619/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/chl-conducts-2010-import-draft/ |url-status=live }} Rakell later stated that fellow Swede Gabriel Landeskog was a major influence in encouraging him to move to North America. As he was a year older, Landeskog had already begun playing in North America and was proving to be very successful in the OHL.{{cite web |last1=Paitich |first1=Aaron |title=Leaving Home Pays Off for Rakell |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/leaving-home-pays-off-for-rakell/c-567202 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=25 June 2011 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401184623/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/leaving-home-pays-off-for-rakell/c-567202 |url-status=live }} Upon moving to North America, Rakell began his rookie season with the Whalers during the 2010–11 season. He originally enrolled in a local high school but eventually dropped out due to his lack of North American-based knowledge. He would eventually earn the equivalent of a high school diploma online.{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Jeff |title=Miller: Ducks rookie center Rickard Rakell starting to feel right at home |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2015/02/14/miller-ducks-rookie-center-rickard-rakell-starting-to-feel-right-at-home/ |access-date=1 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=14 January 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230401171541/https://www.ocregister.com/2015/02/14/miller-ducks-rookie-center-rickard-rakell-starting-to-feel-right-at-home/ |archive-date=1 April 2023}} Rakell began the season strong by tallying 23 points through his first 25 OHL games{{cite web |title=MAZDA OHL Plays of the Week |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/mazda-ohl-plays-of-the-week-10/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=8 December 2010 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401184614/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/mazda-ohl-plays-of-the-week-10/ |url-status=live }} and thus earned a spot in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.{{cite web |title=18 OHL Players to Compete in 2011 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/chl-announces-rosters-and-coaches-for-2011-home-hardware-chl-nhl-top-prospects-game/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=22 December 2010 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401184618/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/chl-announces-rosters-and-coaches-for-2011-home-hardware-chl-nhl-top-prospects-game/ |url-status=live }} Following the Top Prospects Game, Rakell was ranked 34th among all OHL players eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's Midterm Rankings list.{{cite web |title=57 OHL Players Listed in NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/133-chl-players-listed-in-nhl-central-scouting-midterm-rankings/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=10 January 2011 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401184615/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/133-chl-players-listed-in-nhl-central-scouting-midterm-rankings/ |url-status=live }} He finished his rookie season with 20 goals and 43 points in 49 games and was ranked 30th among all OHL draft players eligible.{{cite web |title=58 OHL Players in Final NHL Central Scouting Draft Rankings |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/58-ohl-players-in-final-nhl-central-scouting-draft-rankings/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=11 April 2011 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401192725/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/58-ohl-players-in-final-nhl-central-scouting-draft-rankings/ |url-status=live }} After attending the NHL Combine,{{cite web |title=28 OHL Players Invited to 2011 NHL Combine |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/61-chl-players-invited-to-2011-nhl-combine/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=6 May 2011 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401192726/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/61-chl-players-invited-to-2011-nhl-combine/ |url-status=live }} Rakell was drafted in the first round, 30th overall, by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
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Following the draft, Rakell participated in the Ducks' training camp but was returned to the Whalers to start the 2011–12 season.{{cite web |title=Ducks Cut Four from Training Camp Roster |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-cut-four-from-training-camp-roster/c-589405 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=22 September 2011 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818014333/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-cut-four-from-training-camp-roster/c-589405 |url-status=live }} This would prove to be a breakout season for Rakell, who surpassed his previous season's totals in goals, assists, and points. By 12 December 2011, Rakell co-led his team with 16 goals and ranked second with 20 assists for 36 points through 31 games.{{cite web |title=Ducks Notes Through December 12 |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-notes-through-december-12/c-606085 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=12 December 2011 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401194231/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-notes-through-december-12/c-606085 |url-status=live }} By late January, this had improved to 22 goals and 23 assists for 45 points through 39 games.{{cite web |title=Ducks Notes Through January 25 |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-notes-through-january-25/c-613793 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=25 January 2012 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401192729/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-notes-through-january-25/c-613793 |url-status=live }} As the Whalers qualified for the OHL playoffs, Rakell continued to build on his solid rookie campaign with an even better second year. He finished the regular season with 28 goals, including eight on the power play, with 34 assists over 60 games.{{cite web |title=Future Ducks: Rickard Rakell |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/future-ducks-rickard-rakell/c-626856 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=9 April 2012 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401194234/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/future-ducks-rickard-rakell/c-626856 |url-status=live }} Leading up to their playoff run, Rakell was voted Best Defensive Forward in the Western Conference Coaches Poll.{{cite web |title=2012 Western Conference Coaches Poll |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/2012-western-conference-coaches-poll/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=16 March 2012 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401192729/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/2012-western-conference-coaches-poll/ |url-status=live }} Rakell and the Whalers eliminated the Guelph Storm in six games and met with the Kitchener Rangers in the Quarterfinals. He finished the postseason leading the Whalers with 10 assists while ranking third in points with 12.{{cite web |title=Whalers' Rickard Rakell Signs With Anaheim Ducks |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/whalers-rickard-rakell-signs-with-anaheim-ducks/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=3 July 2012 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401192731/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/whalers-rickard-rakell-signs-with-anaheim-ducks/ |url-status=live }}
During the offseason, Rakell signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Ducks on 3 July 2012. He again participated in their training camp before being returned to the OHL for the 2012–13 season, his final year of major junior hockey.{{cite web |title=Ducks Make Roster Moves |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-make-roster-moves/c-641536 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=14 September 2012 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401194232/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-make-roster-moves/c-641536 |url-status=live }} While the 2012–13 NHL lockout was occurring, Rakell began his third year with the Whalers by accumulating 13 goals and 17 assists through 32 games. Once the lockout concluded, he participated in their training camp and made their opening night roster.{{cite news |last1=Stephens |first1=Eric |title=Ducks send Rakell back to OHL junior team |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2013/02/13/ducks-send-rakell-back-to-ohl-junior-team/ |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=13 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224210016/https://www.ocregister.com/2013/02/13/ducks-send-rakell-back-to-ohl-junior-team/ |archive-date=24 February 2021}} He subsequently made his NHL debut on 19 January 2013, against the Vancouver Canucks.{{cite news |last1=Stephens |first1=Eric |title=Rakell happy for chance to show he belongs |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2013/01/19/rakell-happy-for-chance-to-show-he-belongs/ |access-date=1 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=19 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401192346/https://www.ocregister.com/2013/01/19/rakell-happy-for-chance-to-show-he-belongs/ |archive-date=1 April 2023}} Following his debut, Rakel became the sixth youngest player to appear in a game for the Ducks at 19 years, eight months and 14 days.{{cite web |title=Ducks Recall Rakell from Norfolk |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-recall-rakell-from-norfolk/c-688861 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=28 October 2013 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401194236/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-recall-rakell-from-norfolk/c-688861 |url-status=live }} He remained in the Ducks' lineup and played on the team's "First-Round Line" alongside fellow first-round picks Kyle Palmieri and Emerson Etem.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Practice Report: January 30 |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/practice-report-january-30/c-653283 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=30 January 2013 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401192729/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/practice-report-january-30/c-653283 |url-status=live }} To avoid burning the first year of his entry-level contract, Rakell was re-assigned to the Whalers on 13 February after going scoreless with a minus-2 rating in four games. Upon rejoining the Whalers, Rakell was named the OHL Player of the Week ending on 24 February after he accumulated six goals and three assists for nine points through four games.{{cite web |title=Whalers' Rakell is OHL Player of Week |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/whalers-rakell-is-ohl-player-of-week/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=25 February 2013 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401193213/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/whalers-rakell-is-ohl-player-of-week/ |url-status=live }} He finished the 2012–13 regular season with 21 goals and 23 assists for 44 points through 40 games.
=Professional=
==Anaheim Ducks==
After attending the Ducks' 2013 training camp and preseason, Rakell was re-assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, to begin the 2013–14 season.{{cite web |title=Anaheim Assigns Four Players to Norfolk; Bobkov Assigned to Utah |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/anaheim-assigns-four-players-to-norfolk-bobkov-assigned-to-utah/n-4688544 |publisher=Our Sports Central |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=30 September 2013 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401200052/https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/anaheim-assigns-four-players-to-norfolk-bobkov-assigned-to-utah/n-4688544 |url-status=live }} Rakell began his first season with the Admirals by recording five points and six penalty minutes through his first nine games. He co-led the team in scoring, goals and appearances and ranked second in power-play goals. He was called up to the NHL level on 28 October but did not appear in a game before being returned to the Admirals on 31 October.{{cite web |title=Ducks reassign Rakell to Norfolk Admirals |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-reassign-rakell-to-norfolk-admirals/c-689422 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401200043/https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-reassign-rakell-to-norfolk-admirals/c-689422 |url-status=live }} In his following three games with the Admirals, Rakell added one more point before being recalled back to the NHL level on 3 November.{{cite web |title=Ducks recall Sbisa, Rakell from Norfolk |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-recall-sbisa-rakell-from-norfolk/c-689879 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401200045/https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-recall-sbisa-rakell-from-norfolk/c-689879 |url-status=live }} He shortly thereafter made his season debut and eventually tallied his first career NHL point, an assist, on 8 November 2013 in a game against the Buffalo Sabres.{{cite web |title=Previous Game: Getzlaf Gets Three in 6-2 Rout of Buffalo |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/previous-game-getzlaf-gets-three-in-6-2-rout-of-buffalo/c-690690 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=9 November 2013 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401200048/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/previous-game-getzlaf-gets-three-in-6-2-rout-of-buffalo/c-690690 |url-status=live }} Despite missing a few games, Rakell continued his scoring prowess upon returning to the Admirals and ranked second on the team with six goals and four assists for 10 points through 16 games.{{cite web |title=Weekly Syracuse Crunch Roundup - Dec 4, 2013 |url=https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/weekly-syracuse-crunch-roundup-dec-4-2013/c-694687 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401200050/https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/weekly-syracuse-crunch-roundup-dec-4-2013/c-694687 |url-status=live }} By the end of February, Rakell had accumulated 11 points with the Anaheim Ducks and shared the Admirals team lead in points with 34 through 31 games.{{cite web |last1=Dombrowski |first1=Alyssa |title=Etem's road to NHL brings him back home |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/etems-road-to-nhl-brings-him-back-home/c-706898 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=28 February 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401200047/https://www.nhl.com/news/etems-road-to-nhl-brings-him-back-home/c-706898 |url-status=live }} When he earned his final recall to the NHL level on 20 March, he had collected 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points through 46 games. He left the Admirals while ranked third on the team in points, second in assists and power-play goals, and tied for third in goals.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Two Huge Points Up For Grabs |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/two-huge-points-up-for-grabs/c-710461 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=20 March 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401200043/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/two-huge-points-up-for-grabs/c-710461 |url-status=live }} Rakell finished the 2013–14 season with the Ducks by tallying four assists through 18 games.
As the Ducks qualified for the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, Rakell made his postseason debut on 23 April for Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round against the Dallas Stars. As he was a replacement for an injured Ryan Getzlaf, Rakell played on the Ducks' top line alongside Corey Perry and Emerson Etem.{{cite news |title=Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf will miss Game 4 against Dallas Stars |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-nhl-ducks-getzlaf-20140423-story.html |access-date=1 April 2023 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=23 April 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230401210059/https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-nhl-ducks-getzlaf-20140423-story.html|archive-date=1 April 2023}} He scored his first career NHL goal on the power play during Game 5 to help lift the Ducks to a 6–2 win. Rakell thus became the first player in franchise history to score their first career goal in the playoffs.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes and Quotes: Game 5 vs. Dallas |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes-game-5-vs-dallas/c-716614 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=26 April 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214657/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes-game-5-vs-dallas/c-716614 |url-status=live }} Rakell also helped set another franchise record during Game 5. As four Ducks players scored on the powerplay during the game, they set a franchise record for most playoff power play goals.{{cite web |title=Ryan Getzlaf returns with 3-point game, Ducks rout Stars 6-2 to move to brink of 2nd round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ryan-getzlaf-returns-with-3-point-game-ducks-rout-stars-6-2-to-move-to-brink-of-2nd-round/c-716528 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=26 April 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214658/https://www.nhl.com/news/ryan-getzlaf-returns-with-3-point-game-ducks-rout-stars-6-2-to-move-to-brink-of-2nd-round/c-716528 |url-status=live }}
As Rakell was still officially a rookie by the NHL's standards, he participated in the Ducks' rookie camp before the start of the 2014–15 season.{{cite web |title=Rookie Camp: Day 1 Recap |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/rookie-camp-day-1-recap/c-730313 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=12 September 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214659/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/rookie-camp-day-1-recap/c-730313 |url-status=live }} Due to injuries across the Ducks' lineup, Rakell made the teams' opening night roster for his first full rookie season at the NHL level.{{cite web |title=Heatley, Palmieri Begin Year On Ducks' Injury List |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/heatley-palmieri-begin-year-on-ducks-injury-list/ |publisher=CBS News |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=7 October 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214657/https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/heatley-palmieri-begin-year-on-ducks-injury-list/ |url-status=live }} However, Rakell spent the majority of the season battling with fellow Swede William Karlsson for Anaheim’s fourth-line center spot.{{cite web |last1=Brady |first1=Adam |title=Player Review: Rickard Rakell |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/player-review-rickard-rakell/c-777136 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=17 August 2015 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214658/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/player-review-rickard-rakell/c-777136 |url-status=live }} His play would also be marred with inconsistency and long scoring droughts as he was made a healthy scratch six times through the Ducks' first 16 games.{{cite web |last1=Zupke |first1=Curtis |title=Young Forward Rakell X-Factor for Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/young-forward-rakell-x-factor-for-ducks/c-763558 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=12 April 2015 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214700/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/young-forward-rakell-x-factor-for-ducks/c-763558 |url-status=live }} By 2 December, Rakell had earned three assists and accumulated four penalty minutes through 17 games.{{cite web |title=Ducks Reassign Rakell and Blacker to Norfolk (AHL) |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-reassign-rakell-and-blacker-to-norfolk-ahl/c-742016 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=2 December 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214701/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-reassign-rakell-and-blacker-to-norfolk-ahl/c-742016 |url-status=live }} He was re-assigned to the Admirals for two games, where he collected four points, before rejoining the Ducks on 6 December.{{cite web |title=Ducks Recall Rakell from Norfolk (AHL); Reassign Defenseman Clark to Norfolk |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-recall-rakell-from-norfolk-ahl-reassign-defenseman-clark-to-norfolk/c-742779 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=6 December 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214658/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-recall-rakell-from-norfolk-ahl-reassign-defenseman-clark-to-norfolk/c-742779 |url-status=live }} Between 10 December and 7 January, Rakell scored four points. One of those points included his first regular-season NHL goal on 23 December in a game against the San Jose Sharks.{{cite web |title=Ducks score late, then top Sharks in OT for NHL-leading 51st point |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400564937 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=23 December 2014 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214659/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400564937 |url-status=live }} On 11 January, Rakell tied a franchise record for most points by a rookie in a single game after he tallied two goals and two assists in a 5–4 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes and Quotes: January 11 |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes-january-11/c-748231 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=12 January 2015 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214659/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes-january-11/c-748231 |url-status=live }} As his production continued to increase, he won the Ducks' third-line centre position, and the Ducks traded Karlsson to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Ducks and Rakell continued to find success, and they set a new franchise record in March for the all-time longest winning streak.{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Jeff |title=Miller: Ducks' Rickard Rakell finds way to punch up a story |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/03/05/miller-ducks-rickard-rakell-finds-way-to-punch-up-a-story/ |access-date=1 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=5 March 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230401171551/https://www.ocregister.com/2016/03/05/miller-ducks-rickard-rakell-finds-way-to-punch-up-a-story/ |archive-date=1 April 2023}} As Rakell helped the Ducks qualify for the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs,{{cite web |title=Ducks Clinch Top Record in Western Conference |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-clinch-top-record-in-western-conference/c-762744 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=12 April 2015 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214700/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-clinch-top-record-in-western-conference/c-762744 |url-status=live }} he finished the regular season with nine goals and 22 assists in 71 games. During the Ducks' first-round matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, Rakell played on the third line alongside Andrew Cogliano and Kyle Palmieri.{{cite web |title=Flames' next challenge comes from top-seeded Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-next-challenge-comes-from-top-seeded-ducks/c-765575 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=28 April 2015 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214701/https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-next-challenge-comes-from-top-seeded-ducks/c-765575 |url-status=live }} On this line, he tallied the game-winning overtime goal in Game 3 over the Winnipeg Jets.{{cite web |title=Ducks rally over Jets for OT win; one victory from second round |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400790510 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=1 April 2023 |date=21 April 2015 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401214658/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400790510 |url-status=live }} This would prove to be his only point of the playoffs as he remained pointless through the next 13 games.
Rakell returned to the Ducks for the 2015–16 season, the final year of his entry-level contract. As the Ducks began the season with a 1–7–2 record,{{cite web |last1=Forrester |first1=Nick |title=Ducks offense awakens |url=https://www.si.com/nhl/2016/02/11/anaheim-ducks-offensive-scoring-getzlaf-rakell |publisher=Sports Illustrated |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402011807/https://www.si.com/nhl/2016/02/11/anaheim-ducks-offensive-scoring-getzlaf-rakell |url-status=live }} Rakell originally started the season centering the Ducks’ third line. However, as the season progressed, he began to see time on the Ducks' top line alongside Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. In late November, Rakell was moved to the left wing of Getzlaf and Perry, and the trio immediately developed chemistry. In his first few games on the line, Rakell accumulated four goals and four assists while also playing an instrumental role in the Ducks' offense.{{cite news |last1=Stephens |first1=Eric |title=Ducks' Rickard Rakell finds a home on line with Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2015/12/03/ducks-rickard-rakell-finds-a-home-on-line-with-ryan-getzlaf-corey-perry/ |access-date=2 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=3 December 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230402003355/https://www.ocregister.com/2015/12/03/ducks-rickard-rakell-finds-a-home-on-line-with-ryan-getzlaf-corey-perry/ |archive-date=2 April 2023}} On 24 November, Rakell and Perry scored two goals apiece and the trio combined for 10 points total in their 5–3 win over the Calgary Flames.{{cite news |last1=Beacham |first1=Greg |title=Rickard Rakell, Corey Perry star in Anaheim Ducks' 21st straight home win over Flames, 5-3 |url=https://www.pentictonherald.ca/sports/national_sports/article_47e5b805-070f-5358-a65d-3e34fe44b367.html |access-date=2 April 2023 |publisher=Penticton Herald |date=24 November 2015 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402011817/https://www.pentictonherald.ca/sports/national_sports/article_47e5b805-070f-5358-a65d-3e34fe44b367.html |url-status=live }} Following the acquisition of David Perron in January, coach Bruce Boudreau chose to split up Getzlaf and Perry and reinvent the Ducks' top line. In the first nine games following the Perron trade, Getzlaf had accumulated eleven points, Perry ten, Rakell nine, and Perron eight. By 24 February, Rakell ranked second on the team with 15 goals and third on the team with 33 points. The Ducks maintained a 21–5–2 record following the trade before Perron suffered a shoulder injury in late March. As such, Rakell began playing on the Ducks' second line with Jamie McGinn and Mike Santorelli while Brandon Pirri, played left wing on the top line with Getzlaf and Perry.{{cite web |last1=Basu |first1=Arpon |title=Ducks' Perron week-to-week with shoulder injury |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/david-perron-of-anaheim-ducks-week-to-week-with-shoulder-injury/c-279789012 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=21 March 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402011807/https://www.nhl.com/news/david-perron-of-anaheim-ducks-week-to-week-with-shoulder-injury/c-279789012 |url-status=live }} This was short-lived, as Rakell was soon sidelined due to appendicitis.{{cite web |title=Andersen, Rakell add to Ducks' injury list |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-injuries-andersen-rakell-perron/c-280061732 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=1 April 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402011808/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-injuries-andersen-rakell-perron/c-280061732 |url-status=live }} Rakell subsequently missed the remainder of the regular season following his appendectomy but returned to the lineup for Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Nashville Predators.{{cite web |last1=Mastracco |first1=Abbey |title=Ducks' Perron, Rakell to play against Predators |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/predators-ducks-game-1-preview/c-280310984 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=14 April 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402011808/https://www.nhl.com/news/predators-ducks-game-1-preview/c-280310984 |url-status=live }} However, it was later revealed that he had pushed himself to return in time for the playoffs and "never felt like himself" during their first-round elimination.{{cite web |last1=Mastracco |first1=Abbey |title=Rickard Rakell happy to be back with Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-rickard-rakell-back-at-practice/c-283123970 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=26 October 2016 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818014333/https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-rickard-rakell-back-at-practice/c-283123970 |url-status=live }}
Once the Ducks were eliminated from playoff contention, Rakell was named as a replacement for Alexander Steen on Team Sweden at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.{{cite web |title=Rickard Rakell of Ducks added to Team Sweden roster |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rickard-rakell-added-to-team-sweden-world-cup-roster/c-281371170 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=19 August 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402011818/https://www.nhl.com/news/rickard-rakell-added-to-team-sweden-world-cup-roster/c-281371170 |url-status=live }} He tallied one assist in 13:47 of ice time in a pretournament game before being forced to undergo further surgery to remove scar tissue from his stomach as a result of his appendectomy.{{cite web |title=Ducks forward Rickard Rakell has surgery |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-forward-rickard-rakell-has-surgery/c-281891664 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=17 September 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402011807/https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-forward-rickard-rakell-has-surgery/c-281891664 |url-status=live }} While recovering from the surgery in Sweden, Rakell began his contract negotiations with the Ducks. As he was unable to train with the team while negotiating, Rakell skated with his cousin's junior team in Sweden.{{cite news |last1=Zupke |first1=Curtis |title=Rickard Rakell returns to the Ducks after a prolonged contract negotiation |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/ducks/la-sp-ducks-rickard-rakell-20161026-story.html |access-date=2 April 2023 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=26 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031032711/https://www.latimes.com/sports/ducks/la-sp-ducks-rickard-rakell-20161026-story.html |archive-date=31 October 2016}} He eventually signed a six-year contract with an average annual value of $3.8 million on 14 October 2016. Visa issues further delayed Rakell's return and he made his season debut 10 games into the 2016–17 season.{{cite web |last1=Mastracco |first1=Abbey |title=Rickard Rakell signs six-year contract with Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-sign-rickard-rakell-to-six-year-contract/c-282664348 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=14 October 2016 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404041243/https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-sign-rickard-rakell-to-six-year-contract/c-282664348 |url-status=live }} He tallied one goal and two assists in his debut as the Ducks shutout the Los Angeles Kings 4–0 on 1 November.{{cite web |last1=Zupke |first1=Curtis |title=Ducks hand Kings third straight shutout loss |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kings-take-third-straight-shutout-with-loss-to-ducks/c-283330904 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=2 November 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402025747/https://www.nhl.com/news/kings-take-third-straight-shutout-with-loss-to-ducks/c-283330904 |url-status=live }} He continued to produce points and quickly accumulated three goals and six points in his first three games of the season.{{cite web |last1=Mastracco |first1=Abbey |title=Rickard Rakell lifts Ducks past Coyotes |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rickard-rakell-lifts-ducks-past-coyotes/c-283436832 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=5 November 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402031241/https://www.nhl.com/news/rickard-rakell-lifts-ducks-past-coyotes/c-283436832 |url-status=live }} Despite missing two games in early December with a lower-body injury, Rakell tallied 10 goals and four assists for 14 points through his first 16 games.{{cite web |last1=Mastracco |first1=Abbey |title=Preview: Sharks at Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/san-jose-sharks-anaheim-ducks-game-preview/c-284553566 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=9 December 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402032744/https://www.nhl.com/news/san-jose-sharks-anaheim-ducks-game-preview/c-284553566 |url-status=live }} Throughout December, Rakell was moved between the Ducks' lines and alternated between playing wing and centre.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Rakell Back on Top, Gibson Gets the Start vs. Sharks |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/rakell-back-on-top-gibson-gets-the-start-vs-sharks/c-285067486 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=27 December 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402025746/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/rakell-back-on-top-gibson-gets-the-start-vs-sharks/c-285067486 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Montour Practices with Ducks, Eager for NHL Debut |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/montour-eagerly-awaits-nhl-debut/c-285106796 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=28 December 2016 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402025749/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/montour-eagerly-awaits-nhl-debut/c-285106796 |url-status=live }} On 15 January, Rakell scored his 18th goal of the 2016–17 season in his 200th career NHL game as the Ducks fell to the St. Louis Blues in overtime.{{cite web |last1=Mastracco |first1=Abbey |title=Blues top Ducks on Patrik Berglund's overtime goal |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-285728720 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=16 January 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402025736/https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-285728720 |url-status=live }} Leading up to the 2017 NHL All-Star Game, Rakell led the Ducks with 20 goals and tied for second in the NHL in goals per game.{{cite web |title=Ducks Return from All-Star Break in Race for Division |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-return-from-all-star-break-in-race-for-division/c-286266982 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=30 January 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402025742/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-return-from-all-star-break-in-race-for-division/c-286266982 |url-status=live }} In the Ducks' first game back following the break, Rakell scored his team-leading and career-high 21st goal of the season as the Ducks beat the Colorado Avalanche 5–1.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes and Quotes - Jan. 31 vs. Colorado |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---jan-31-vs-colorado/c-286328858 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=1 February 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402025737/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---jan-31-vs-colorado/c-286328858 |url-status=live }} Rakell continued to lead the team through February and March while playing on a line with Patrick Eaves and Getzlaf.{{cite web |last1=Jensen |first1=Pete |title=Week 24: Fantasy top 100 forward rankings for 2016-17 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/week-24-fantasy-hockey-top-100-forward-rankings-2016-17/c-288422374 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=28 March 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402025739/https://www.nhl.com/news/week-24-fantasy-hockey-top-100-forward-rankings-2016-17/c-288422374 |url-status=live }} Rakell finished the regular season with a career-high 33 goals, including a league-leading 10 game-winning goals, and 51 points through 71 games.{{cite web |last1=Dillman |first1=Lisa |title=Ducks vs. Flames playoff preview |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-calgary-flames-series-preview/c-288636912 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=10 April 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402025744/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-calgary-flames-series-preview/c-288636912 |url-status=live }} He became he fourth-youngest Duck to eclipse 30 goals in a season and the first NHL player under the age of 24 with 10 game-winning goals since Steven Stamkos.{{cite web |last1=Manderichio |first1=AJ |title=2016-17 Player Review: Rickard Rakell |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/2016-17-player-review-rickard-rakell/c-290684736 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=16 August 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402161121/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/2016-17-player-review-rickard-rakell/c-290684736 |url-status=live }}
Rakell continued to lead the Ducks during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs as he tallied seven goals and 13 points through 15 playoff games. In the first round series against the Calgary Flames, Ducks coach Randy Carlyle placed Nate Thompson on Rakell's line with Corey Perry in Game 3. The trio combined for three goals and seven assists in the final two games of the series.{{cite web |last1=Arritt |first1=Dan |title=5 Reasons: Why Ducks advanced |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/5-reasons-why-getzlaf-and-the-ducks-advanced/c-288963092 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=20 April 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402161120/https://www.nhl.com/news/5-reasons-why-getzlaf-and-the-ducks-advanced/c-288963092 |url-status=live }} Rakell tallied two goals and five points as the Ducks swept the Flames in four games. When the Ducks met with the Edmonton Oilers in the second round, Rakell was reunited with Getzlaf on the Ducks' top line. During Game 5, Rakell, Getzlaf, and Cam Fowler scored for Anaheim in the final 3:16 of regulation to lead them to an eventual win. They became the only team in NHL history to win a playoff game in overtime after trailing by three or more goals with less than four minutes to play.{{cite web |title=Ducks complete improbable comeback over Oilers with Perry's 2-OT winner |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/oilers-ducks-game-5-recap-1.4102694 |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=6 May 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402162622/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/oilers-ducks-game-5-recap-1.4102694 |url-status=live }} By the time the Ducks eliminated the Oilers, Rakell had added four more goals to his points total.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Ducks Look to Forge New Path This Time Around |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-look-to-forge-new-path-this-time-around/c-289351512 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=10 May 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402162625/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-look-to-forge-new-path-this-time-around/c-289351512 |url-status=live }} Rakell continued to excel for the Ducks as they met the Nashville Predators in the Western Conference Final. He recorded three points in four games before suffering an injury in Game 4. He finished the postseason with career highs in goals, assists, and points. Following their postseason elimination, the Ducks listed Rakell as one of their seven forwards to protect ahead of the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Ducks to Protect 11 Players in 2017 NHL Expansion Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-to-protect-11-players-in-2017-nhl-expansion-draft/c-289978788 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=18 June 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170218/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-to-protect-11-players-in-2017-nhl-expansion-draft/c-289978788 |url-status=live }}
Although the Ducks began the 2017–18 season without Getzlaf, Rakell continued his momentum from the previous season and tallied seven points through his first 11 games.{{cite web |last1=Manderichio |first1=AJ |title=Ducks 2017-18 Player Review - Rickard Rakell |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/anaheim-ducks-2017-18-player-review---rickard-rakell/c-299878314 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=28 August 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170218/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/anaheim-ducks-2017-18-player-review---rickard-rakell/c-299878314 |url-status=live }} By mid-November, Rakell was playing left wing on the Ducks' top line with center Derek Grant and right wing Corey Perry. Although he experienced a short scoring drought in early November, he quickly amassed six points over four games, including three power-play assists in a win over the Vancouver Canucks on 9 November.{{cite web |last1=Jensen |first1=Pete |title=Week 6: Fantasy top 100 forward rankings for 2017-18 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/week-6-fantasy-hockey-top-100-forward-rankings-2017-18/c-293243114 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=14 November 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170216/https://www.nhl.com/news/week-6-fantasy-hockey-top-100-forward-rankings-2017-18/c-293243114 |url-status=live }} This success would prove to be shortlived as he then missed five games while recovering from an upper-body injury. He returned to the Ducks' lineup on 5 December with one shot on goal in 19:33 minutes of ice time in their 4–3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.{{cite web |last1=Webster |first1=Danny |title=Golden Knights defeat Ducks in shootout |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-vegas-golden-knights-game-recap/c-293730236 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=6 December 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170217/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-vegas-golden-knights-game-recap/c-293730236 |url-status=live }} Following his return, Rakell would pick up momentum and hit numerous personal milestones and franchise records through December and January. He tallied his 20th career game-winning goal on 29 January while also matching his career-best four-game goal streak.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes and Quotes - December 29 vs. Calgary |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---december-29-vs-calgary/c-294490962 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=30 December 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170217/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---december-29-vs-calgary/c-294490962 |url-status=live }} He subsequently became the fourth player in the league to reach that mark. The following game, Rakell extended his career-high goal streak to five consecutive games with his second multi-goal game of the season. His five-game goal streak marked Anaheim's longest since Corey Perry scored in seven straight in 2013.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes and Quotes - December 31 vs. Arizona |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---december-31-vs-arizona/c-294533774 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=31 December 2017 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170219/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---december-31-vs-arizona/c-294533774 |url-status=live }} On 2 January, Rakell pushed his goal streak to a career-best six consecutive games.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Recap: Ducks Reach Milestone in 5-0 Victory Over Canucks |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-ducks-reach-milestone-in-5-0-victory-over-canucks/c-294534530 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=3 January 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170216/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-ducks-reach-milestone-in-5-0-victory-over-canucks/c-294534530 |url-status=live }} His goal streak would end the following game with seven goals over six games.{{cite web |last1=Van Diest |first1=Derek |title=Oilers end skid, defeat Ducks in shootout |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-edmonton-oilers-game-recap/c-294674830 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=5 January 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170221/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-edmonton-oilers-game-recap/c-294674830 |url-status=live }} By 22 January, Rakell had accumulated 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points through 43 games. As a result of his overall play, he received a spot on the Pacific Division team for the 2018 NHL All-Star Game.{{cite web |last1=Dillman |first1=Lisa |title=Rakell staying modest after becoming all-star with Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-rickard-rakell-modest-after-all-star-selection/c-295171076 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=22 January 2018 |archive-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622084122/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-rickard-rakell-modest-after-all-star-selection/c-295171076 |url-status=live }} Upon returning from the All-Star Game, Rakell extended his assist/point streak to four games, tying his career high for assists in consecutive games.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Recap: Perry Has Four-Assist Night, But Ducks Lose, 7-4, to Leafs |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/perry-has-four-assist-night-but-ducks-lose-7-4-to-leafs/c-295588848 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=5 February 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170216/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/perry-has-four-assist-night-but-ducks-lose-7-4-to-leafs/c-295588848 |url-status=live }} He later recorded his first career NHL hat-trick on 25 February 2018 in a 6–5 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.{{cite web |title=Oilers overcome late collapse, down Ducks in shootout |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oilers-overcome-late-collapse-ducks-shootout/ |website=sportsnet.ca |accessdate=8 November 2018 |date=25 February 2018 |archive-date=8 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108085846/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oilers-overcome-late-collapse-ducks-shootout/ |url-status=live }} Rakell became the second player since the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft to tie a game with two goals in the last minute of regulation to force overtime and the first to score a hat trick with two or more goals in the final 30 seconds. On 2 March, Rakell scored his fourth goal in two games to reach a new career-high 53 points.{{cite web |last1=Arritt |first1=Dan |title=Fowler, Rakell lift Ducks past Blue Jackets |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/columbus-blue-jackets-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-296553046 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=3 March 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170216/https://www.nhl.com/news/columbus-blue-jackets-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-296553046 |url-status=live }} By 4 April, Rakell ranked first on the team with 32 goals as the Ducks qualified for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.{{cite web |last1=Dillman |first1=Lisa |title=Ducks clinched playoff berth behind Henrique, goaltending |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-clinched-playoff-berth-behind-adam-henrique-goaltending/c-297674832 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=5 April 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402170219/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-clinched-playoff-berth-behind-adam-henrique-goaltending/c-297674832 |url-status=live }} Rakell finished the 2017–18 season with new career-highs in goals, assists, and points through 77 games. He became the first player to lead the Ducks in points other than Getzlaf, Perry or Teemu Selanne since Sergei Fedorov in 2003-04.{{cite web |last1=Lane |first1=Jon |title=Ducks season preview: Gibson's durability important |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-2018-19-season-preview/c-300148502 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=26 September 2018 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403034434/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-2018-19-season-preview/c-300148502 |url-status=live }}
===Later years===
After struggling to score throughout the season, Rakell found success and chemistry with rookies Sam Steel and Jakob Silfverberg instead of his usual linemates Getzlaf and Perry.{{cite web |last1=Jensen |first1=Pete |title=Anaheim Ducks fantasy preview for 2019-20 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2019-20-ducks-fantasy-hockey-preview/c-308390944 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=1 August 2019 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403034434/https://www.nhl.com/news/2019-20-ducks-fantasy-hockey-preview/c-308390944 |url-status=live }} After scoring in the first game of the 2018–19 season, Rakell experienced an eight-game goalless drought that was snapped on 23 October.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Recap: Special Teams Cost Ducks in 3-1 Loss to Blackhawks |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-special-teams-cost-ducks-in-3-1-loss-to-blackhawks/c-301175558 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=23 October 2018 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032931/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-special-teams-cost-ducks-in-3-1-loss-to-blackhawks/c-301175558 |url-status=live }} Along with his second goal of the season, Rakell also collected four assists for five points over seven games.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes and Quotes - October 30 vs. Philadelphia |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---october-30-vs-philadelphia/c-301457328 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=31 October 2018 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032929/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---october-30-vs-philadelphia/c-301457328 |url-status=live }} By 14 November, Rakell had tallied three goals and 10 assists for 13 points over 19 games to be on pace for 56 points through 82 games.{{cite web |last1=Kreiser |first1=John |title='Wednesday Night Hockey': 5 Storylines |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/wednesday-night-hockey-5-storylines-blackhawks-blues-golden-knights-ducks/c-301900044 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=14 November 2018 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032930/https://www.nhl.com/news/wednesday-night-hockey-5-storylines-blackhawks-blues-golden-knights-ducks/c-301900044 |url-status=live }} Later in the month, Rakell tallied his fourth goal of the season, 22nd game-winner, and the 100th of his career in 2–1 win over the Oilers.{{cite news |last1=Teaford |first1=Elliott |title=Rickard Rakell works late magic in Ducks' overtime victory over Oilers |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2018/11/23/rickard-rakell-works-late-magic-in-ducks-overtime-victory-over-oilers/ |access-date=3 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=23 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124134229/https://www.ocregister.com/2018/11/23/rickard-rakell-works-late-magic-in-ducks-overtime-victory-over-oilers/ |archive-date=24 November 2018}} A few weeks later, Rakell was placed on injured reserve with a sprained ankle. At the time of the injury, he had tallied five goals through 30 games.{{cite web |title=Injured Rakell, Fowler stay home at start of Ducks' trip |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/injured-rakell-fowler-stay-home-start-ducks-trip/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=13 December 2018 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403042937/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/injured-rakell-fowler-stay-home-start-ducks-trip/ |url-status=live }} Rakell missed 13 games to recover from the injury and returned to the lineup on 9 January for their 2–1 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators.{{cite web |last1=Brady |first1=Adam |title=Recap: Ducks Get a Point, but Losing Streak Stretches to Nine |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-ducks-get-a-point-but-losing-streak-stretches-to-nine/c-303678536 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=10 January 2019 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032933/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-ducks-get-a-point-but-losing-streak-stretches-to-nine/c-303678536 |url-status=live }} He also helped the Ducks snap their 12 games losing streak by tallying one goal in their 3–0 win over the Minnesota Wild on 17 January.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Recap: Ducks Snap Streak with 3-0 Victory Over Wild |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-ducks-snap-streak-with-3-0-victory-over-wild/c-303918720 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=17 January 2019 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032932/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-ducks-snap-streak-with-3-0-victory-over-wild/c-303918720 |url-status=live }} Rakell experienced long stretches without goals throughout the season including ones as long as 14 games. He began to see his production pick up once he was paired with Silfverberg in March. In their first 12 games together, Silfverberg and Rakell combined for 12 goals and 25 points.{{cite web |last1=Stephens |first1=Eric |title=Rickard Rakell has finally broken his slump. What took so long? |url=https://theathletic.com/889398/2019/03/26/rickard-rakell-has-finally-broken-his-slump-what-took-so-long/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230403030645/https://theathletic.com/889398/2019/03/26/rickard-rakell-has-finally-broken-his-slump-what-took-so-long/ |archive-date=3 April 2023 |date=26 March 2019}} Rakell tallied 17 points over his final 17 games and ended the regular season with 18 goals and 43 points.
Upon returning to the Ducks for the 2019–20 season, Rakell was reunited with Silfverberg and teammate Adam Henrique on an offensive line.{{cite news |last1=Teaford |first1=Elliott |title=Swede dreams: Ducks' Rickard Rakell, Jakob Silfverberg reunited as linemates |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2020/03/09/swede-dreams-ducks-rickard-rakell-jakob-silfverberg-reunited-as-linemates/ |access-date=3 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=9 March 2020 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032932/https://www.ocregister.com/2020/03/09/swede-dreams-ducks-rickard-rakell-jakob-silfverberg-reunited-as-linemates/ |url-status=live }} Although Rakell proved to still be a productive player, he was unable to match the significant impact he had during previous seasons.{{cite web |last1=Gretz |first1=Adam |title=Looking at the 2019-20 Anaheim Ducks |url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2020/03/19/looking-at-the-2019-20-anaheim-ducks/ |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=19 March 2020 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032932/https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2020/03/19/looking-at-the-2019-20-anaheim-ducks/ |url-status=live }} He began the season strong, maintaining a five-game point streak through 22 October.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Preview: Ducks Open Four-Game Road Trip Tonight in Nashville |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/preview-ducks-open-four-game-road-trip-tonight-in-nashville/c-310329284 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032932/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/preview-ducks-open-four-game-road-trip-tonight-in-nashville/c-310329284 |url-status=live }} By 2 November, Rakell had collected two goals and six assists for eight points and a +10 rating over 11 games.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes and Quotes - Nov. 1 vs. Vancouver |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---nov-1-vs-vancouver/c-310771406 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=2 November 2019 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032933/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/postgame-notes-and-quotes---nov-1-vs-vancouver/c-310771406 |url-status=live }} Later that month, he played in his 400th career NHL game during a loss to the Oilers on 11 November.{{cite web |title=McDavid scores hat trick, reaches 400 points in Edmonton win |url=https://africa.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401145310 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=11 November 2019 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032932/https://africa.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401145310 |url-status=live }} Following a 4–1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on 17 December, Rakell moved into ninth on the franchise's all-time power-play goals list with 27.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Recap: Lack of Finish, Costly Turnover Results in 4-1 Loss to Flyers |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-lack-of-finish-costly-turnover-results-in-4-1-loss-to-flyers/c-312654216 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=17 December 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032935/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-lack-of-finish-costly-turnover-results-in-4-1-loss-to-flyers/c-312654216 |url-status=live }} Although he would miss six games with a sprained wrist, Rakell returned to the lineup on 7 January ranked third on the Ducks in goals, points, and assists.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Injury Updates: Terry Cleared to Play, Day to Day Based on Conditioning |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/injury-updates-terry-cleared-to-play-day-to-day-based-on-conditioning/c-313632844 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=7 January 2020 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032931/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/injury-updates-terry-cleared-to-play-day-to-day-based-on-conditioning/c-313632844 |url-status=live }} However, he soon experienced a 15 game goalless drought before being reunited with Silfverberg and Henrique. Upon reuniting, Rakell tallied one goal and four assists over three consecutive games. When the NHL paused play due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rakell had tallied 15 goals and 27 assists for 42 points while also recording a team-leading 186 shots on goal and 81 hits through 65 games.{{cite web |last1=Reese |first1=Rob |title=Anaheim Ducks season snapshot fantasy honors |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-fantasy-hockey-stars-player-analysis/c-316169502 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403032933/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-fantasy-hockey-stars-player-analysis/c-316169502 |url-status=live }}
Rakell returned for the shortened 2020–21 season on the cusp of various milestones, including his 500th career NHL game.{{cite web |title=Ducks Season-Opening Notes for 2020-21 |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-season-opening-notes-for-2020-21/c-320272850 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=14 January 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165755/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-season-opening-notes-for-2020-21/c-320272850 |url-status=live }} He began the season on the Ducks' top line alongside Getzlaf and rookie Sonny Milano, although they only combined for one point through the first four games.{{cite web |title=At Coach's Urging, Ducks Look to Get Back on Track Tonight vs. Colorado |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/at-coachs-urging-ducks-look-to-get-back-on-track-tonight-vs-colorado/c-320574862 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=22 January 2021 |archive-date=20 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320183259/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/at-coachs-urging-ducks-look-to-get-back-on-track-tonight-vs-colorado/c-320574862 |url-status=live }} The Ducks continued to lack scoring as the season continued, and by 17 February, Rakell and Max Comtois were the only skaters who had scored at least seven points.{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Trophy Tracker weekly division leaders include Fleury, Kane |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/trophy-tracker-weekly-division-leaders-include-patrick-kane-marc-andre-fleury/c-321463082 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=16 February 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165756/https://www.nhl.com/news/trophy-tracker-weekly-division-leaders-include-patrick-kane-marc-andre-fleury/c-321463082 |url-status=live }} Although he would then experience a scoring drought that was snapped on 27 February, Rakell still led the team with 61 shots on goal.{{cite web |last1=Stephens |first1=Eric |title=Ducks' Rickard Rakell upping trade value, Trevor Zegras embracing NHL challenge |url=https://theathletic.com/2441024/2021/03/10/ducks-rickard-rakell-upping-trade-value-trevor-zegras-embracing-nhl-challenge/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230403162442/https://theathletic.com/2441024/2021/03/10/ducks-rickard-rakell-upping-trade-value-trevor-zegras-embracing-nhl-challenge/ |archive-date=3 April 2023 |date=10 March 2021}} On 8 March, Rakell recorded his second straight three-point game and his first multi-goal contest of the season. He became the fourth Ducks player since 2009-10 to post consecutive games with three or more points and the eighth player in franchise history to record three points in consecutive games.{{cite web |title=Ducks Tie Franchise Record with Eighth Straight One-Goal Game |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-tie-franchise-record-with-eighth-straight-one-goal-game/c-322286404 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=9 March 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165753/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-tie-franchise-record-with-eighth-straight-one-goal-game/c-322286404 |url-status=live }} He continued to find success in March and experienced a six-game point streak with five goals and seven assists.{{cite web |last1=Arritt |first1=Dan |title=Kings goalie Grosenick wins first start in six years in victory vs. Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-ducks-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-321368976 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=11 March 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165800/https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-ducks-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-321368976 |url-status=live }} Although he missed four games in April with an upper-body injury,{{cite web |last1=Arritt |first1=Dan |title=Johansson gets first NHL shutout for Avalanche against Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/colorado-avalanche-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-322645424 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=10 April 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165758/https://www.nhl.com/news/colorado-avalanche-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-322645424 |url-status=live }} Rakell continued to put up points and became the second Duck to tally 20 points on the season. By April 16, he had accumulated eight goals and 15 assists for 23 points.{{cite web |last1=Weigers |first1=Gordon |title=Morning Skate Report: April 16, 2021 |url=https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/morning-skate-report-april-16-2021/c-323717196 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=16 April 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165759/https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/morning-skate-report-april-16-2021/c-323717196 |url-status=live }} Rakell finished the season tied with Trevor Zegras for second on the team with 0.54 points per game.{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Ducks season preview: Scoring must improve |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-2021-22-season-preview/c-326161824 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165801/https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-2021-22-season-preview/c-326161824 |url-status=live }}
Rakell returned to the Ducks for the 2021–22 season and was reunited with Zegras and Adam Henrique.{{cite news |last1=Teaford |first1=Elliott |title=Ducks' Rickard Rakell finding comfort zone in front of opposing goalies |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/25/ducks-rickard-rakell-finding-comfort-zone-in-front-of-opposing-goalies/ |access-date=3 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=25 October 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230403162323/https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/25/ducks-rickard-rakell-finding-comfort-zone-in-front-of-opposing-goalies/ |archive-date=3 April 2023}} He appeared in his 500th career NHL game when he made his season debut against the Winnipeg Jets on 13 October 2021.{{cite web |last1=Weller |first1=Matt |title=Preview: Ducks Open 2021-22 Regular Season Tonight vs. Winnipeg |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/preview-ducks-open-2021-22-regular-season-tonight-vs-winnipeg/c-326788290 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=13 October 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165800/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/preview-ducks-open-2021-22-regular-season-tonight-vs-winnipeg/c-326788290 |url-status=live }} Rakell quickly led the Ducks with four goals in six games while also leading with 24 shots on goal and averaging 19:02 of ice time. However, he suffered an upper-body injury in a 4–3 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the end of October and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.{{cite news |last1=Teaford |first1=Elliott |title=Ducks place Rickard Rakell on injured reserve with upper-body injury |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/29/ducks-place-rickard-rakell-on-injured-reserve-with-upper-body-injury/ |access-date=3 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230403161521/https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/29/ducks-place-rickard-rakell-on-injured-reserve-with-upper-body-injury/ |archive-date=3 April 2023}} Rakell missed 10 games to recover from the upper-body injury and he scored in his return to the lineup on 22 November.{{cite web |last1=Weller |first1=Matt |title=Preview: Ducks Fly Mile High to Take on Avs |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/preview-ducks-fly-mile-high-to-take-on-avs/c-328290622 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=24 November 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403165809/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/preview-ducks-fly-mile-high-to-take-on-avs/c-328290622 |url-status=live }}
==Pittsburgh Penguins==
On 21 March 2022, with Anaheim out of a playoff spot and with Rakell set to become an unrestricted free agent, the Ducks sent Rakell to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2022 second-round pick, Dominik Simon, Zach Aston-Reese, and Calle Clang.{{cite web |title=Penguins acquire Rakell from Ducks |url=https://www.tsn.ca/rickard-rakell-trade-pittsburgh-penguins-anaheim-ducks-1.1774427?tsn-amp |publisher=The Sports Network |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=21 March 2022 |archive-date=30 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130114250/https://www.tsn.ca/rickard-rakell-trade-pittsburgh-penguins-anaheim-ducks-1.1774427?tsn-amp |url-status=live }} Upon joining the Penguins, Rakell moved in with fellow Swede Marcus Pettersson until his wife could join him in Pittsburgh.{{cite web |last1=Crechiolo |first1=Michelle |title=Living with Fellow Swede Pettersson has Helped Rakell Feel at Home |url=https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/rickard-rakell-marcus-pettersson-teammates-roommates/c-333405600 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=25 April 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402020231/https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/rickard-rakell-marcus-pettersson-teammates-roommates/c-333405600 |url-status=live }} He made his debut with the team on March 22 in a 5–1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Rakell played 14:08 minutes of ice time on 17 shifts while playing mostly on the team's third line.{{cite news |last1=Rorabaugh |first1=Seth |title=Penguins ease new forward Rickard Rakell into lineup |url=https://triblive.com/sports/penguins-ease-new-forward-rickard-rakell-into-lineup/ |access-date=2 April 2023 |publisher=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |date=23 March 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402014025/https://triblive.com/sports/penguins-ease-new-forward-rickard-rakell-into-lineup/ |url-status=live }} The Penguins experimented with Rakell on various lines, including a short try out on their top line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel.{{cite web |last1=Yohe |first1=Josh |title=Yohe's 10 observations: How Rickard Rakell, Sidney Crosby 'hit it off' |url=https://theathletic.com/3625157/2022/09/24/pittsburgh-penguins-crosby-rackell-training-camp/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220924234855/https://theathletic.com/3625157/2022/09/24/pittsburgh-penguins-crosby-rackell-training-camp/ |archive-date=24 September 2022 |date=24 September 2022}} The trio's Corsi showed that they combined for 58.46 five-on-five and generated 75 shot attempts per 60 minutes.{{cite news |last1=Chen |first1=Jason |title=2022-23 Fantasy Hockey Outlook: Pittsburgh Penguins |url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/2022-23-fantasy-hockey-outlook-pittsburgh-penguins |newspaper=The Hockey News |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=22 September 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402021058/https://thehockeynews.com/news/2022-23-fantasy-hockey-outlook-pittsburgh-penguins |url-status=live }} However, he spent the majority of the season on their second line alongside Evgeni Malkin. In his first 13 games with the Penguins, most of which were spent alongside Malkin, Rakell scored three goals and seven assists for 10 points.{{cite web |last1=Crosby |first1=Wes |title=Penguins clinch playoff berth thanks to Crosby, Rust's development |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/why-pittsburgh-penguins-clinched-playoff-spot/c-333033598 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=15 April 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402020218/https://www.nhl.com/news/why-pittsburgh-penguins-clinched-playoff-spot/c-333033598 |url-status=live }} He finished the season with four goals and nine assists for 13 points through 19 regular-season games with the Penguins.{{cite web |last1=Douglas |first1=William |title=Penguins will win Stanley Cup led by core of Crosby, Malkin, Letang |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/why-pittsburgh-will-win-stanley-cup/c-333597920 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=30 April 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402020212/https://www.nhl.com/news/why-pittsburgh-will-win-stanley-cup/c-333597920 |url-status=live }} As the Penguins met with the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference First Round, Rakell played one period of Game 1 before leaving the game with an injury.{{cite web |title=Penguins' Rakell leaves injured after hit from Rangers' Lindgren |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/penguins-rakell-leaves-injured-after-hit-from-rangers-lindgren/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=3 May 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402020212/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/penguins-rakell-leaves-injured-after-hit-from-rangers-lindgren/ |url-status=live }} He missed the following five games before being cleared to play for Game 7 against Rangers. He recorded four shots on goal and one hit as the Rangers eliminated the Penguins from playoff contention.{{cite web |last1=Satriano |first1=David |title=Panarin scores in OT, Rangers eliminate Penguins in Game 7 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/pittsburgh-penguins-new-york-rangers-game-7-recap/c-333640140 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=16 May 2022 |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330153142/https://www.nhl.com/news/pittsburgh-penguins-new-york-rangers-game-7-recap/c-333640140 |url-status=live }}
During the 2022 offseason, Rakell signed a six-year, $30 million contract extension with the Penguins. General manager Ron Hextall praised Rakell for being a versatile and offensively impactful player for the team.{{cite web |title=Penguins, Rickard Rakell agree to six-year, $30M contract |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/penguins-rickard-rakell-agree-to-six-year-30m-contract/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=11 July 2022 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404111503/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/penguins-rickard-rakell-agree-to-six-year-30m-contract/ |url-status=live }} He returned to the Penguins as a right winger on their first line beside Crosby and Guentzel.{{cite news |last1=Rorabaugh |first1=Seth |title=Rickard Rakell feels right on the right side of the Penguins' top line |url=https://triblive.com/sports/rickard-rakell-feels-right-on-the-right-side-of-the-penguins-top-line/ |access-date=3 April 2023 |publisher=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |date=10 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011015104/https://triblive.com/sports/rickard-rakell-feels-right-on-the-right-side-of-the-penguins-top-line/ |archive-date=11 October 2022}} However, he was moved between the first and second lines as the season progressed and alternated between winger and centre positions. Despite the lack of stability, Rakell had accumulated 18 goals and 15 assists for 33 points through 49 games by the start of February.{{cite news |last1=Horwat |first1=Nick |title=Penguins Getting the Most Out of Rickard Rakell |newspaper=The Hockey News Pittsburgh Penguins News, Analysis and More |url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/pens-talk/pittsburgh-penguins-getting-most-out-rickard-rakell |publisher=The Hockey News |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=1 February 2023 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404042748/https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/pens-talk/pittsburgh-penguins-getting-most-out-rickard-rakell |url-status=live }} He continued to improve during February and quickly amassed seven points through four games. He subsequently earned praise from head coach Mike Sullivan who said: "He [Rakell] brings a skill element to that line [with Crosby and Guentzel] and an ability to create something out of nothing because of his talent level."{{cite news |last1=Rorabaugh |first1=Seth |title=Penguins forward Rickard Rakell is racking up points |url=https://triblive.com/sports/penguins-forward-rickard-rakell-is-racking-up-points/ |access-date=3 April 2023 |publisher=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230403033239/https://triblive.com/sports/penguins-forward-rickard-rakell-is-racking-up-points/ |archive-date=3 April 2023}} Following a 10-game goalless drought through late February and early March, Sullivan moved Rakell into a third line with Drew O'Connor and Mikael Granlund. In their first few games together, the Penguins generated twice as many high-danger scoring chances as their opponents when the trio played 20 minutes together.{{cite news |last1=Destin |first1=Andrew |title=Penguins' Rickard Rakell embracing new role on 3rd line |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2023/03/13/penguins-rickard-rakell-third-line-drew-oconnor-mikael-granlund/stories/202303130016 |access-date=3 April 2023 |publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=13 March 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230402013140/https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2023/03/13/penguins-rickard-rakell-third-line-drew-oconnor-mikael-granlund/stories/202303130016 |archive-date=2 April 2023}}
International play
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{{MedalCountry | {{ih|Sweden}} }}
{{MedalSport | Ice hockey}}
{{MedalCompetition|World Championships}}
{{MedalGold|2018 Denmark|}}
{{MedalCompetition|World Junior Championships}}
{{MedalGold | 2012 Calgary | }}
{{MedalSilver | 2013 Ufa|}}
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As a native of Sweden, Rakell has represented his home country at both the junior and senior levels. He made his debut for Sweden at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.{{cite web |title=18 OHL Players to Compete at 2011 World Junior Hockey Championship |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/55-chl-players-to-compete-at-2011-world-junior-hockey-championship/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=26 December 2010 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404041243/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/55-chl-players-to-compete-at-2011-world-junior-hockey-championship/ |url-status=live }} As the youngest member of Team Sweden, he helped them finish fourth in the world championship.{{cite news |last1=Stephens |first1=Eric |title=Rakell on Ducks: 'I couldn't be happier' |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2011/06/25/rakell-on-ducks-i-couldnt-be-happier/ |access-date=3 April 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=25 June 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230403153930/https://www.ocregister.com/2011/06/25/rakell-on-ducks-i-couldnt-be-happier/ |archive-date=3 April 2023}} He returned to Team Sweden again for the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he scored two goals and three assists en route to a gold medal.{{cite web |title=3 OHL Players Win Gold with Sweden |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/4-chl-players-win-2012-wjc-gold-with-sweden/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=6 January 2012 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404041243/https://ontariohockeyleague.com/4-chl-players-win-2012-wjc-gold-with-sweden/ |url-status=live }} Rakell represented Sweden at the junior level for the final time at the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships,{{cite web |title=OHL players hope to play at 2013 WJC |url=https://chl.ca/ohl/ohl-players-hope-to-play-at-2013-wjc/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=11 December 2012 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818014334/https://chl.ca/ohl/ohl-players-hope-to-play-at-2013-wjc/ |url-status=live }} where he helped them win a silver medal.{{cite web |title=OHL Players lead USA to 2013 WJC Gold |url=https://chl.ca/10-chl-players-win-gold-with-usa-at-2013-wjc/ |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=5 January 2013 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818014347/https://chl.ca/10-chl-players-win-gold-with-usa-at-2013-wjc/ |url-status=live }}
Rakell made his senior debut at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, where he led Team Sweden to a gold medal. He accumulated six goals, including two game-winners, and eight assists for 14 points through 10 games. As a result of his outstanding play, Rakell was named to the WC All-Star Team.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Rakell, Lindholm and Sweden Win Gold at 2018 IIHF World Championship |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/rakell-lindholm-and-sweden-win-gold-at-2018-iihf-world-championship/c-298713168 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=20 May 2018 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404041245/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/rakell-lindholm-and-sweden-win-gold-at-2018-iihf-world-championship/c-298713168 |url-status=live }}
On February 4, 2025, Rakell was selected to replace William Karlsson on Team Sweden's roster for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-05 |title=Rakell of Penguins named to Team Sweden for 4 Nations Face-Off, replaces William Karlsson {{!}} NHL.com |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rickard-rakell-replaces-injured-william-karlsson-for-4-nations |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=www.nhl.com |language=en}}
Personal life
While playing for the Ducks, Rakell and his then-fiance Emmeli created a charitable program called 67 Assists. The purpose of the charity was to provide opportunities for training service dogs in a live sporting event environment.{{cite web |last1=Shohara |first1=Kyle |title=Rakell, Fiancée Lindkvist Create Charitable Program 67 Assists |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/rakell-fiancee-lindkvist-create-charitable-program-67-assists/c-312198070 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=3 April 2023 |date=5 December 2019 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404041244/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/rakell-fiancee-lindkvist-create-charitable-program-67-assists/c-312198070 |url-status=live }} Rakell and Emmeli had their first child during the 2022 offseason.{{cite web |last1=Behanna |first1=Garrett |title=Pittsburgh Penguins: Rickard Rakell becomes a father right before the holiday |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-penguins-rickard-rakell-becomes-a-father-right-before-the-holiday/ |publisher=CBS News |access-date=2 April 2023 |date=19 June 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402012015/https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-penguins-rickard-rakell-becomes-a-father-right-before-the-holiday/ |url-status=live }}
Career statistics
=Regular season and playoffs=
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| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="5"|Regular season ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="5"|Playoffs | ||||||||
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! Season ! Team ! League ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM | ||||||||
| 2009–10
| AIK | J18 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8
| — | — | |— | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2009–10 | AIK | J18 Allsv | 12 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 10
| 3 | 2 | |2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009–10
| AIK | J20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2010–11 | OHL | 49 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 12
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011–12
| Plymouth Whalers | OHL | 60 | 28 | 34 | 62 | 12
| 13 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2012–13 | Plymouth Whalers | OHL | 40 | 21 | 23 | 44 | 12
| 15 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 10 |
| 2012–13
| NHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
| — | — | |— | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2013–14 | AHL | 46 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 12
| 1 | 0 | |1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013–14
| Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2014–15 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 71 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 10
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014–15
| Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0
| — | — | |— | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2015–16 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 72 | 20 | 23 | 43 | 19
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016–17
| Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 71 | 33 | 18 | 51 | 12
| 15 | 7 | |6 | 13 | 0 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2017–18 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 77 | 34 | 35 | 69 | 14
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018–19
| Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 69 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 27
| — | — | |— | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2019–20 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 65 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 12
| — | — | |— | — | — |
| 2020–21
| Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 52 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 12
| — | — | |— | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2021–22 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 51 | 16 | 12 | 28 | 8
| — | — | |— | — | — |
| 2021–22
| NHL | 19 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4
| 2 | 0 | |0 | 0 | 0 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2022–23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 82 | 28 | 32 | 60 | 16
| — | — | |— | — | — |
| 2023–24
| Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 70 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 22
| — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2024–5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 81 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 14
| — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3"|NHL totals ! 802 !! 236 !! 283 !! 519 !! 172 ! 48 !! 11 !! 8 !! 19 !! 2 |
=International=
| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em;" | ||||
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM | ||||
| 2010
| Sweden | U17 | {{bronze3}} | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2011 | Sweden | WJC | 4th | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012
| Sweden | WJC | {{gold1}} | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2013 | Sweden | WJC | {{silver2}} | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| 2018
| Sweden | WC | {{gold1}} | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2021 | Sweden | WC | 9th | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="4"|Junior totals ! 23!!3!!13!!16!!24 | ||||
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="4"|Senior totals ! 17!!7!!9!!16!!6 |
Awards and honors
| class="wikitable"
! Award ! Year ! Ref |
| colspan="3"|NHL |
|---|
| All-Star Game
| 2018 |
| colspan="3"|International |
| WC All-Star Team
| 2018 |
References
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External links
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