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    Valtteri Filppula

    ValtteriFilppula

    • Center
    • Birthdate
      20/3/1984
    • Birthplace
      Vantaa, FIN
    • Draft Info
      2002: Rd 3, Pk 95 (DET)

    Stats

    • G
      197
    • A
      333
    • PTS
      530
    • +/-
      -4
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    Biography

    Birthdate20/3/1984
    BirthplaceVantaa, FIN
    Draft Info2002: Rd 3, Pk 95 (DET)
    Position Center

    Career History

    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings2005-2013, 2019-2021 (10 Seasons)
    New York Islanders
    New York Islanders2018-2019 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia Flyers
    Philadelphia Flyers2016-2018 (2 Seasons)
    Tampa Bay Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning2013-2017 (4 Seasons)

    NHL News

    Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights

    Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights

    Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights
    Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series

    Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series

    — Logan Stankoven scored twice to continue his postseason tear and the Carolina Hurricanes smothered the Philadelphia Flyers in a 3-0...
    Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

    Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

    From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
    Nikolaj Ehlers returns to lineup as Carolina Hurricanes win

    Nikolaj Ehlers returns to lineup as Carolina Hurricanes win

    Forward Nikolaj Ehlers, 30, hampered by a lower-body injury in the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round sweep of the Ottawa Senators, returned Saturday night, when his club defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
    Knoblauch: McDavid played with fracture in foot-ankle area

    Knoblauch: McDavid played with fracture in foot-ankle area

    Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday that captain Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area during his team's six-game loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Western Conference quarterfinals.
    Bruins' Charlie McAvoy offered in-person hearing after slash

    Bruins' Charlie McAvoy offered in-person hearing after slash

    Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 Friday, meaning the Bruins veteran could be suspended for six or more games to start next season.
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