Gustav Forsling is a Swedish defenseman for the Florida Panthers as of May 2025. He was drafted 124th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 2014 and made his SHL debut with Linköping in 2014–15. Vancouver traded him to Chicago in 2015. Forsling debuted in the NHL with the Blackhawks in 2016 and scored his first goal on January 6, 2017. He was claimed off waivers by the Panthers from Carolina on January 9, 2021.
Forsling signed an eight-year contract with the Panthers on March 7, 2024. That postseason, he led Florida defensemen with 13 points and set a team record with nine assists by a defenseman in a single playoff. He scored the game-winning goal against Boston in Game 6 of the 2024 Second Round. Forsling was named to Sweden's roster for the 2024–25 4 Nations Face-Off.
Gustav Forsling Stanley Cup Appearances
Gustav Forsling has made 2 appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals with the Florida Panthers as of May 2025. His first came in the 2023 Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights, and his second was in the 2024 Finals against the Edmonton Oilers, where he helped the Panthers win the Stanley Cup. Forsling led all Florida defensemen in the playoffs with 13 points (4 goals, 9 assists) in 24 games and had a +9 rating, the highest on the team, as per the Rockford IceHogs.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | Edmonton Oilers | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Gustav Forsling NHL Conference Final Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Gustav Forsling has made 3 Conference Final appearances with the Florida Panthers from 2023 to 2025, as of May 2025. In the 2023 series against the Carolina Hurricanes, he recorded 1 assist in 4 games. In 2024 against the New York Rangers, he played all 6 games, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points. In 2025, facing the Hurricanes again, he played 4 games and added 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2023 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | New York Rangers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2025 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Gustav Forsling NHL Division Final Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Gustav Forsling has appeared in 5 Division Finals as of May 2025, from 2021 to 2025. In 2021 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, he had 1 goal and 1 assist in 6 games. In 2022, also against Tampa Bay, he recorded 1 assist in 4 games. In 2023 versus the Boston Bruins, he earned 1 goal and 2 assists over 7 games. In 2024, he again faced Boston and scored 2 goals and 1 assist in 6 games. In 2025 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he added 1 assist in 7 games.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Boston Bruins | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
FAQs on Gustav Forsling
A. Gustav Forsling has 57 goals in 477 games as of May 2025.
A. Gustav Forsling has a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,525,000.
A. Gustav Forsling's overall rating in NHL 25 is 87.
A. Gustav Forsling was selected by the Vancouver Canucks but did not play for the team.
A. Gustav Forsling has 192 points in 477 games.
