{{Short description|Swedish ice hockey player (born 1992)}} {{confused|Adam Larsson (footballer)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}} {{Infobox ice hockey biography | name = Adam Larsson | image = Adam Larsson closeup 2023.png | image_size = 230px | caption = Larsson with the Seattle Kraken in January 2023 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|11|12|df=y}} | birth_place = Skellefteå, Sweden | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 3 | weight_lb = 215 | position = Defence | shoots = Right | league = NHL | team = Seattle Kraken | former_teams = Skellefteå AIK<br />New Jersey Devils<br />Edmonton Oilers | ntl_team = SWE | draft = 4th overall | draft_year = 2011 | draft_team = New Jersey Devils | career_start = 2009 }} '''Nils Erik Adam Larsson''' (born 12 November 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman and alternate captain for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected fourth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2011 NHL entry draft. The youngest player on the Skellefteå AIK squad at the time of his draft, Larsson was the first defenceman and first European-trained player to be drafted in 2011.
==Early life== Larsson was born on 12 November 1992 in Skellefteå, Sweden, to ice hockey player Robert Larsson.<ref name="EP">{{cite web |title=Adam Larsson |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/10713/adam-larsson |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=4 January 2025}}</ref> His father played 249 games with Skellefteå AIK from 1985 to 1995. Despite being drafted in the sixth round, 112th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings during the 1988 NHL entry draft, he never played in North America.<ref name="death">{{cite web |last1=Van Diest |first1=Derek |title=Oilers defenseman Larsson out indefinitely after father's death |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-defenseman-adam-larsson-out-indefinitely-after-fathers-death/c-295559648 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=2 February 2018 |archive-date=3 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203065425/https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-defenseman-adam-larsson-out-indefinitely-after-fathers-death/c-295559648 |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson is the middle child between his older brother Hampus and younger sister Julia.<ref name="THN">{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=Ryan |title=Adam Larsson: THN's No. 2-ranked draft prospect |url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/adam-larsson-thn-s-no-2-ranked-draft-prospect |publisher=The Hockey News |access-date=4 January 2025 |date=23 June 2011}}</ref>
==Playing career== ===Skellefteå AIK (2009–2011)=== In the 2008–09 season, Larsson played with his older brother Hampus in the J20 SuperElit, Sweden's junior league.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=7082 | publisher = Eliteprospects.com | title = Hampus Larsson player profile | date = 2012-03-14 | accessdate = 14 March 2012| archive-date = 11 July 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100711072212/http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=7082 | url-status = live }}</ref> The 2009–10 Elitserien season turned out to be a spectacular breakthrough season for Larsson. He scored two goals in an Elitserien game against Timrå IK on 15 October 2009.<ref name="Hockeyligan">{{cite web|website=estat.hockeyligan.se|url=http://estat.hockeyligan.se/c/LGameStatistics.aspx?LID=195&GameId=28596|title=Hockeyligan.se – Statistik|publisher=Svenska Hockeyligan AB|accessdate=2009-10-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815202357/http://estat.hockeyligan.se/c/LGameStatistics.aspx?LID=195&GameId=28596|archive-date=15 August 2011|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> By the end of the season, Larsson had tied Tomas Jonsson's record for points collected by Elitserien defencemen under age 18 with 17 points.<ref name="Matheson">{{cite news|last1=Matheson |first1=Jim |title=Larsson brushes off Lidstrom comparison |url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/larsson-brushes-off-lidstrom-comparison |access-date=5 January 2025 |publisher=National Post |date=21 April 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250105160926/https://nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/larsson-brushes-off-lidstrom-comparison |archive-date=5 January 2025}}</ref>
Larsson played a limited number of games during the 2010–11 season due to a groin injury and finished with only nine points.<ref name="Matheson"/> On 2 November 2010, Larsson fought Timrå IK forward Daniel Corso, receiving a cut eyebrow during the altercation. Larsson commented that he kept his gloves on because removing them during a fight in the Elitserien leads to an automatic one-game suspension.<ref>{{cite web |title=Det borde tillåtas mer |url=http://www.hockeysverige.se/news_show_det-borde-tillatas-mer.html?id=10831286 |access-date=5 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126034848/http://www.hockeysverige.se/news_show_det-borde-tillatas-mer.html?id=10831286 |archive-date=26 November 2010 |language=Swedish |date=3 November 2010}}</ref> Although Larsson did not remove his gloves, both he and Corso were suspended for two games and received fines as a result of the fight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hockeysverige.se/news_show_tva-matcher-for-slagskamparna.html?id=10838585|title=Hockeysverige.se - Två matcher för slagskämparna|date=4 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125230556/http://www.hockeysverige.se/news_show_tva-matcher-for-slagskamparna.html?id=10838585|archive-date=25 November 2010}}</ref> Larsson's play in the 2010–11 season earned him a nomination for the Elitserien Rookie of the Year award, which Mattias Ekholm would eventually win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fuqua |first1=Sarah |title=Banking on the blueline: Preds sign Mattias Ekholm |url=https://section303.com/banking-on-the-blueline-preds-sign-mattias-ekholm-11187 |website=section303.com |access-date=5 January 2025 |date=12 May 2011}}</ref>
===New Jersey Devils (2011–2016)=== Larsson was selected in the first round, fourth overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2011 NHL entry draft.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2011/06/devils_pick_adam_larsson_fourt.html|title=Devils pick Adam Larsson fourth overall in 2011 NHL Draft|first=Rich|last=Chere|newspaper=The Star-Ledger|date=24 June 2011|accessdate=24 June 2011|archive-date=18 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818020957/https://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2011/06/devils_pick_adam_larsson_fourt.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Seen as a move towards rebuilding the Devils defence corps, Larsson was rated by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau as the top European-based prospect available in the draft.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303339904576406090316914046|title=Devils Take Swede in First Round of NHL Draft|first=Kevin|last=Clark|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=25 June 2011|accessdate=25 June 2011|archive-date=27 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027180717/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303339904576406090316914046|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=36721|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118132006/http://tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=36721|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-11-18|title=2011 ISS Top 30|date=18 November 2011|access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref> Larsson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with no bonuses at the NHL rookie maximum of US$925,000 per year with the Devils on 15 July 2011, due to general manager Lou Lamoriello's disapproval of performance bonuses. Larsson’s agent J.P. Barry said this was unusual for a top-10 draft pick.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yerdon |first1=Joe |title=Devils sign top pick Adam Larsson to three-year entry level deal; Will he play in NHL this year? |url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2011/07/15/devils-sign-top-pick-adam-larsson-to-three-year-entry-level-deal-will-he-play-in-nhl-this-year/ |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=15 July 2011 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172927/https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2011/07/15/devils-sign-top-pick-adam-larsson-to-three-year-entry-level-deal-will-he-play-in-nhl-this-year/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After making the team following the Devils training camp, Larsson became the first 18-year-old defenceman to dress for the Devils since Petr Sykora in the 1995-96 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marin |first1=Eric |title=Devils eager for fresh start |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-eager-for-fresh-start/c-595051 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=8 October 2011 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172926/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-eager-for-fresh-start/c-595051 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also became the sixth under-20 defenceman to play for the Devils,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schweibacher |first1=John |title=Schwei: Devils' Blend Of Young And Old |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/schwei-devils-blend-of-young-and-old/ |publisher=CBS News |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=6 October 2011 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172926/https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/schwei-devils-blend-of-young-and-old/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and the first 18-year-old defenceman in the NHL since 2008, when Drew Doughty, Zach Bogosian and Luke Schenn all made their NHL debuts.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tilley |first1=Meg |title=in Depth: Splitting the Adam |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/indepth/splittingtheadam |publisher=National Hockey League|date=October 2011 |access-date=21 February 2023 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221004617/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/indepth/splittingtheadam |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon making his NHL debut, Larsson averaged 24 minutes per game alongside defencemen Andy Greene and Henrik Tallinder. Despite failing to tally a point through his first nine games, Larsson was praised by Greene for his puck handling and poise.<ref>{{cite web |title=Larsson finding learning curve accelerated |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/larsson-finding-learning-curve-accelerated/c-598440 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=1 November 2011 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172927/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/larsson-finding-learning-curve-accelerated/c-598440 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shortly after his 19th birthday, Larsson scored his first career NHL goal in the first period of an eventual 3–1 loss to the Washington Capitals on 11 November.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chimera's short-handed goal lifts Capitals past Devils 3-1 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/chimeras-short-handed-goal-lifts-capitals-past-devils-3-1/c-600633 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=11 November 2011 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172926/https://www.nhl.com/news/chimeras-short-handed-goal-lifts-capitals-past-devils-3-1/c-600633 |url-status=live }}</ref> By mid-November, Larsson had accumulated six points while playing 22:49 per game as one of the Devils' top defencemen.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Nine storylines from season's first quarter |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nine-storylines-from-seasons-first-quarter/c-602951 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=24 November 2011 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172929/https://www.nhl.com/news/nine-storylines-from-seasons-first-quarter/c-602951 |url-status=live }}</ref> At the same time, he also tied a team rookie defenceman record by collecting points in five straight games between November 19 and 26.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marin |first1=Eric |title=Devils' glass half full through 41 games |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-glass-half-full-through-41-games/c-610786 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=9 January 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172927/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-glass-half-full-through-41-games/c-610786 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite missing two games in late December to attend his grandmother's funeral, Larsson led all rookie defencemen with two goals and 11 assists for 13 points.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marin |first1=Eric |title=Brodeur starts, Larsson returns vs. Sabres |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/brodeur-starts-larsson-returns-vs-sabres/c-608405 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=27 December 2011 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172928/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/brodeur-starts-larsson-returns-vs-sabres/c-608405 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Due to his play during the first three months of the season, Larsson was selected to the NHL All-Star Rookie SuperSkills Competition on 12 January 2012, along with teammate Adam Henrique.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chere |first1=Rich |title=Devils: Adam Henrique, Adam Larsson picked for NHL All-Star SuperSkills |url=https://www.nj.com/devils/2012/01/devils_adam_henrique_adam_lars.html |website=nj.com |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=12 January 2012 |archive-date=24 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124155018/https://www.nj.com/devils/2012/01/devils_adam_henrique_adam_lars.html |url-status=live }}</ref> At the time of the selection, Larsson led all rookie defencemen with 13 assists and 15 points while averaging 21:46 of ice time per game. However, he chose to pull out due to a sore wrist and was replaced by Montreal Canadiens rookie defenceman Raphael Diaz.<ref name ="all-star">{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Hagelin, Diaz in for Devils' duo Henrique, Larsson |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/hagelin-diaz-in-for-devils-duo-henrique-larsson/c-613736 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=25 January 2012 |archive-date=15 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815211030/https://www.nhl.com/news/hagelin-diaz-in-for-devils-duo-henrique-larsson/c-613736 |url-status=live }}</ref> Through his first 48 games in the NHL, Larsson averaged 21:48 minutes per games and had accumulated two goals and 14 assists while training with Devils assistant coach Larry Robinson. His production was cut short after he suffered an injury on 2 February due to a hit from Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hradek |first1=EJ |title=Hradek: A look at the NHL's most impactful rookies |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/hradek-a-look-at-the-nhls-most-impactful-rookies/c-615768 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=7 February 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172926/https://www.nhl.com/news/hradek-a-look-at-the-nhls-most-impactful-rookies/c-615768 |url-status=live }}</ref> Although he missed 10 games to recover, Larsson returned to the Devils' lineup still leading all Devils defencemen in points.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marin |first1=Eric |title=Larsson feels ready, Brodeur to start Friday |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/larsson-feels-ready-brodeur-to-start-friday/c-618542 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=23 February 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221172925/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/larsson-feels-ready-brodeur-to-start-friday/c-618542 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, he only scored two assists through the final 16 games and he served as a healthy scratch for five of the team's last six regular season games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Larsson's return sparks Devils in Game 2 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/larssons-return-sparks-devils-in-game-2/c-630330 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=2 May 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221182429/https://www.nhl.com/news/larssons-return-sparks-devils-in-game-2/c-630330 |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished the regular season with two goals and 16 assists through 65 games<ref name="NYT">{{cite news |last1=Caldwell |first1=David |title=Devils' Rookie Defenseman Regains His Edge |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/03/sports/hockey/nhl-playoff-debut-a-prickly-success-for-adam-larsson-and-devils.html |access-date=21 February 2023 |work=The New York Times |date=2 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621104328/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/03/sports/hockey/nhl-playoff-debut-a-prickly-success-for-adam-larsson-and-devils.html |archive-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> and received one fifth-place vote for the Calder Memorial Trophy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Landeskog wins Calder Trophy |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/landeskog-wins-calder-trophy/c-635333 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=20 June 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221182431/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/landeskog-wins-calder-trophy/c-635333 |url-status=live }}</ref> Beyond his point total, Larsson played an average of 26 seconds per game on the penalty kill, while averaging 1:38 on the power play.<ref name="growing">{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Larsson growing into role on Devils' blue line |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/larsson-growing-into-role-on-devils-blue-line/c-661310 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=21 March 2013 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222034739/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/larsson-growing-into-role-on-devils-blue-line/c-661310 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite his success during the regular season, Larsson struggled to enter the Devils' lineup in the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs as he failed to make an appearance during their opening-round matchup against the Florida Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Devils adjust lines at practice |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-adjust-lines-at-practice/c-630016 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=28 April 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221182429/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-adjust-lines-at-practice/c-630016 |url-status=live }}</ref> He eventually made his postseason debut in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia Flyers after Ilya Kovalchuk suffered an injury. During his debut, he recorded five hits through 13 minutes and 15 seconds of ice time as well as tallied the game-tying goal in their eventual 4–1 win.<ref name="NYT"/> Upon scoring the game-tying goal, Larsson also became the first Devils rookie defenceman to score a goal in his first playoff game.<ref>{{cite book|title=Official Game Program of the 2012 Stanley Cup Final. pg. 60}}</ref> Due to his debut, Larsson remained in the Devils' lineup for Game 3 despite Kovalchuk returning.<ref>{{cite web |title=Feeling better, forward Ilya Kovalchuk returns to Devils' lineup for Game 3 vs. Flyers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/feeling-better-forward-ilya-kovalchuk-returns-to-devils-lineup-for-game-3-vs-flyers/c-630588 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=3 May 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221182429/https://www.nhl.com/news/feeling-better-forward-ilya-kovalchuk-returns-to-devils-lineup-for-game-3-vs-flyers/c-630588 |url-status=live }}</ref> He played in four more playoff games, going pointless through all, before being replaced by Peter Harrold prior to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers.<ref>{{cite web |title=D Peter Harrold in for Adam Larsson in Game 2 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/d-peter-harrold-in-for-adam-larsson-in-game-2/c-631848 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=16 May 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221182429/https://www.nhl.com/news/d-peter-harrold-in-for-adam-larsson-in-game-2/c-631848 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Following their rookie seasons, Larsson and Henrique were assigned to the Devils American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Albany Devils, prior to the start of the 2012–13 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Devils assign Henrique and Larsson to AHL |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/devils-assign-henrique-and-larsson-to-ahl/c-641597 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=15 September 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221182429/https://www.nhl.com/news/devils-assign-henrique-and-larsson-to-ahl/c-641597 |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout, numerous other NHL players opted to join the AHL while the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement was under talks.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stepneski |first1=Mark |title=Texas Stars Ready To Face Better AHL Competition |url=https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/texas-stars-ready-to-face-better-ahl-competition/c-643217 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=10 October 2012 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222034742/https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/texas-stars-ready-to-face-better-ahl-competition/c-643217 |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson tallied four goals and 15 assists in 33 games with Albany before making his season debut on 31 January 2013 in place of Mark Fayne.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marin |first1=Eric |title=Henrique, Larsson back tonight vs. Islanders |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/henrique-larsson-back-tonight-vs-islanders/c-653417 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=31 January 2013 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222034741/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/henrique-larsson-back-tonight-vs-islanders/c-653417 |url-status=live }}</ref> He had joined the team for five games prior to that but sat out as a healthy scratch. Upon rejoining the team, he was again paired with Greene and saw increased time on the Devils penalty kill.<ref name="growing"/> As the Devils failed to qualify for the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Larsson had recorded six assists and a plus-4 rating through 37 games while also averaging 18:06 of ice time per game. Despite going goalless, Larsson would use his body effectively on the ice as he finished sixth on the team in hits and fifth in blocked shots.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=30 in 30: Goalies, Larsson among Devils questions |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/30-in-30-goalies-larsson-among-devils-questions/c-680878 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=25 August 2013 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222034739/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/30-in-30-goalies-larsson-among-devils-questions/c-680878 |url-status=live }}</ref> thumb|Larsson with the New Jersey Devils in April 2014.
Unlike the previous season, Larsson made the Devils' opening night roster prior to the start of the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=NHL announces opening-day rosters 2013-14 season |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-announces-opening-day-rosters-2013-14-season/c-684971 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=1 October 2013 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222233601/https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-announces-opening-day-rosters-2013-14-season/c-684971 |url-status=live }}</ref> After suffering a lower-body injury on 23 November 2013 during a game against the San Jose Sharks, Larsson was placed on injured reserve. At the time, he had one goal and two assists through his first 20 games of the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Devils place D Larsson on IR |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/devils-place-d-larsson-ir-194201282--nhl.html |publisher=Yahoo! |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=1 December 2013 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222233555/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/devils-place-d-larsson-ir-194201282--nhl.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He did not skate for the first few weeks but began skating lightly after three weeks of rest. However, he suffered a setback while rehabbing and his knee locked up again. This resulted in a longer recovery period than originally predicted.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chere |first1=Rich |title=Devils: Knee injuries have kept Ryan Carter and Adam Larsson out longer than expected |url=https://www.nj.com/devils/2013/12/devils_52.html |website=nj.com |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=27 December 2013 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222233556/https://www.nj.com/devils/2013/12/devils_52.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He returned to the ice after missing 21 games and was immediately re-assigned to the AHL to work on his conditioning.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chere |first1=Rich |title=Devils assign defenseman Adam Larsson to Albany (AHL); no Albany players on All-Star team |url=https://www.nj.com/devils/2014/01/devils_assign_defenseman_adam_larsson_to_albany_ahl.html |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=9 January 2014 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222233556/https://www.nj.com/devils/2014/01/devils_assign_defenseman_adam_larsson_to_albany_ahl.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He remained with the Albany Devils for 32 games before being recalled back to the NHL level on 31 March. At the time of the recall, he was second among team defencemen in scoring with three goals and 16 assists for 19 points.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Larsson recalled from Albany (AHL) |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/larsson-recalled-from-albany-ahl/c-712107 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=31 March 2014 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222233605/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/larsson-recalled-from-albany-ahl/c-712107 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite his return to the NHL lineup, the Devils failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Devils head home after missing playoffs third straight year, 3rd in fourth |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/devils-head-home-after-missing-playoffs-third-straight-year-3rd-in-fourth/c-714660 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=14 April 2014 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222233603/https://www.nhl.com/news/devils-head-home-after-missing-playoffs-third-straight-year-3rd-in-fourth/c-714660 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Larsson made his 2014–15 season debut on 21 October but served as a healthy scratch until 30 October.<ref>{{cite web |title=Six #DevilsFacts for tonight's game vs. Jets |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/six-devilsfacts-for-tonights-game-vs-jets/c-736909 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=30 October 2014 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222234245/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/six-devilsfacts-for-tonights-game-vs-jets/c-736909 |url-status=live }}</ref> He later missed 10 games starting from 2 December while recovering from the mumps. Upon recovering, he was re-assigned to the Albany Devils for a conditioning stint on 19 December. After tallying two assists in Albany, he returned to the NHL lineup on 23 December.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bud Light Six Pack of Stats: NJD vs. CAR |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/bud-light-six-pack-of-stats-njd-vs-car/c-745446 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=23 December 2014 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222234244/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/bud-light-six-pack-of-stats-njd-vs-car/c-745446 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the 2014–15 season, Larsson became a restricted free agent under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Devils made him a qualifying offer to retain his NHL rights and on 5 July 2015, he filed for salary arbitration under the CBA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=773987 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706220626/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=773987 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-07-06 |title=Player elected arbitration cases announced |publisher=National Hockey League |date=2015-07-05 |accessdate=2015-07-05 }}</ref> On 25 July, he signed a six-year, $25 million contract with an average annual value of $4,166,667 to remain with the Devils.<ref>{{cite web |title=Devils sign defenseman Larsson to six-year contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/devils-sign-defenseman-larsson-to-six-year-contract/c-775614 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=22 February 2023 |date=25 July 2015 |archive-date=22 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222233556/https://www.nhl.com/news/devils-sign-defenseman-larsson-to-six-year-contract/c-775614 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Edmonton Oilers (2016–2021)=== On 29 June 2016, Larsson was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Taylor Hall.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Van Diest |first1=Derek |title=Oilers trade Hall to Devils for Larsson |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-trade-taylor-hall-to-devils-for-adam-larsson/c-281082608 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=29 June 2016 |archive-date=9 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809122034/https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-trade-taylor-hall-to-devils-for-adam-larsson/c-281082608 |url-status=live }}</ref> The trade was immediately met with derision and shock from hockey pundits who felt that the trade was lopsided in favor of the Devils.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Friedman |first1=Elliot |title=The 23 minutes that shook the hockey world |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/23-minutes-shook-hockey-world/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=5 January 2025 |date=September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Larkin |first1=Matt |title=Can we make any sense of the Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson trade? |url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/can-we-make-any-sense-of-the-taylor-hall-for-adam-larsson-trade |publisher=The Hockey News |access-date=5 January 2025 |date=29 June 2016}}</ref> Oilers President and General Manager Peter Chiarelli defended the trade, saying: "(Larsson) is a younger player, not by much, by a year. It’s a need-based trade. I feel very strongly about this player. I think he’s only scratched the surface."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Scott |title=Oilers secure their top-pairing, right-shot defenceman |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/oilers-secure-their-top-pairing-right-shot-defenceman/c-887867 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=29 June 2016 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219203447/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/oilers-secure-their-top-pairing-right-shot-defenceman/c-887867 |url-status=live }}</ref> Prior to the start of the 2016–17 season, Chiarelli also added Milan Lucic, Patrick Maroon, and Zack Kassian to the Oilers lineup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Scott |title=Milan Lucic: a deal, a decade in the making |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/milan-lucic-a-deal-a-decade-in-the-making/c-888391 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=1 July 2016 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219203447/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/milan-lucic-a-deal-a-decade-in-the-making/c-888391 |url-status=live }}</ref> Through the preseason and exhibition games, Larsson played on the Oilers’ top pairing with fellow countryman Oscar Klefbom.<ref>{{cite news |last1=van Diest |first1=Derek |title=Klefbom stepping past foot injury |url=https://www.pressreader.com/canada/edmonton-journal/20160927/281530815507754 |access-date=20 February 2023 |publisher=Edmonton Journal |date=27 September 2016 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024113/https://www.pressreader.com/canada/edmonton-journal/20160927/281530815507754 |url-status=live }}</ref> This continued into the regular season and the pair continued to complement each other throughout the campaign as they grew more confident in their defensive capabilities.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tychkowski |first1=Robert |title=Klefbom, Larsson growing into top pairing role |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/klefbom-larsson-growing-into-top-pairing-role |access-date=20 February 2023 |publisher=Edmonton Journal |date=7 March 2017 |archive-date=23 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523030405/http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/klefbom-larsson-growing-into-top-pairing-role |url-status=live }}</ref> In this new role, they helped the Oilers start the season with a 7–2–1 record and a .750 points percentage that ranks second to the Montreal Canadiens through their first ten games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vollman |first1=Rob |title=Breaking down Oilers' fast start |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-fast-start-may-not-be-sustainable/c-283356088 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=3 November 2016 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024115/https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-fast-start-may-not-be-sustainable/c-283356088 |url-status=live }}</ref> Although Larsson only tallied three points while averaging 20:19 of ice time through 16 games, coach Todd McLellan praised him for being a "stabilizing factor" on the blue line.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Adam Larsson putting trade to Oilers in past |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/larsson-bolstering-young-oilers-team/c-283731284 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=14 November 2016 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024118/https://www.nhl.com/news/larsson-bolstering-young-oilers-team/c-283731284 |url-status=live }}</ref> By late December, Larsson and the Oilers were contending for first place in the Pacific Division with an 18–12–6 record. As a member of the Oilers' top defensive pairing, Larsson had tallied two goals and four assists through 36 games and was tied for eighth in the NHL in hits with 106. Due to an injury to defenceman Darnell Nurse, Larsson was praised as being the Oilers' most physical blueliner.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Happy anniversary for Adam Larsson, Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmontons-adam-larsson-helping-fuel-oilers-improvement/c-285125100 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=29 December 2016 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024116/https://www.nhl.com/news/edmontons-adam-larsson-helping-fuel-oilers-improvement/c-285125100 |url-status=live }}</ref> thumb|left|Larsson with the Oilers in January 2017. Through the second half of the season, Larsson and Klefbom continued to hold a strong presence as the Oilers' top defensive pairing.<ref name="NP">{{cite news |title=Oscar Klefbom and Adam Larsson emerge as No. 1 pairing, make Edmonton Oilers' off-season a lot easier |url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/oscar-klefbom-and-adam-larsson-emerge-as-no-1-pairing-make-edmonton-oilers-off-season-a-lot-easier |access-date=20 February 2023 |publisher=National Post |date=14 May 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230219204059/https://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/nhl/oscar-klefbom-and-adam-larsson-emerge-as-no-1-pairing-make-edmonton-oilers-off-season-a-lot-easier |archive-date=19 February 2023}}</ref> Despite missing numerous games to recover from an injury in February,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Chris |title=Nurse, Larsson game-time decisions Sunday |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/nurse-larsson-game-time-decisions-sunday/c-287118978 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=25 February 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024115/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/nurse-larsson-game-time-decisions-sunday/c-287118978 |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson finished second on the team in even-strength minutes per game (18:22) and plus-minus (21).<ref name="NP"/> Klefbom credited Larsson for helping him evolve into a more complete defenceman as he compiled career highs in goals and points.<ref name ="calm">{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Scott |title=FEATURE: Larsson more calm this season, ready for big year |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/feature-larsson-more-calm-this-season-ready-for-big-year/c-291295444 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=24 September 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024113/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/feature-larsson-more-calm-this-season-ready-for-big-year/c-291295444 |url-status=live }}</ref> Meanwhile, Larsson finished the season with four goals and 15 assists for 19 points through 79 games.<ref name="Gazzola">{{cite web |last1=Gazzola |first1=Peter |last2=Ciampa |first2=Marc |title=PREVIEW: Oilers vs. Flames |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/preview-oilers-vs-flames/c-291557778 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=4 October 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220032327/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/preview-oilers-vs-flames/c-291557778 |url-status=live }}</ref> As the Oilers faced the San Jose Sharks in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs, Larsson and Klefbom were often charged with covering Sharks captain Joe Pavelski.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pollack |first1=David |title=Defence paying off for Oilers team known for offence |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/defence-paying-off-for-oilers-1.4073243 |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=17 April 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220025612/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/defence-paying-off-for-oilers-1.4073243 |url-status=live }}</ref> They eventually beat the Sharks in six games and met the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference Second Round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Frankson |first1=Ryan |title=GAME STORY: Oilers 3, Sharks 1 - Game 6 |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/game-story-oilers-3-sharks-1---game-6/c-289032850 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=23 April 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024115/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/game-story-oilers-3-sharks-1---game-6/c-289032850 |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson played an important role in their second round, despite the team failing to qualify for the Western Conference Final. In Game 1 against the Ducks, Larsson scored two goals in 7½ minutes of the third period to lift the Oilers to a 5–3 win.<ref>{{cite news |title=Adam Larsson unexpected hero in Oilers' Game 1 win over Ducks |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2017/04/27/larsson-leads-oilers-past-ducks-5-3-in-wild-series-opener/100965770/ |access-date=20 February 2023 |publisher=USA Today |date=27 April 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024110/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2017/04/27/larsson-leads-oilers-past-ducks-5-3-in-wild-series-opener/100965770/ |url-status=live }}</ref> During the Oilers 4–3 double-overtime loss in Game 5, Larrson logged a team-high 44:58 minutes of ice time as he was one of two Oilers blueliners who didn't miss a shift due to an injury examination.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Frankson |first1=Ryan |title=GAME STORY: Ducks 4, Oilers 3 (2OT) - Game 5 |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/game-story-ducks-4-oilers-3-2ot---game-5/c-289294222 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=6 May 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024112/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/game-story-ducks-4-oilers-3-2ot---game-5/c-289294222 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Oilers eventually fell to the Ducks in Game 7.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Oilers take huge step despite Game 7 loss to Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-take-huge-step-despite-game-7-loss-to-anaheim-ducks/c-289388838 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=11 May 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220024113/https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-take-huge-step-despite-game-7-loss-to-anaheim-ducks/c-289388838 |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson finished the postseason with two goals and four assists through 13 games.<ref name="Gazzola"/>
Prior to the start of the 2017–18 season, Larsson became the first Swede in franchise history to be named an alternate captain for the Oilers.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Matheson|first1=Jim|title=Oilers snapshots: Adam Larsson gets a letter|url=https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/oilers-snapshots-adam-larsson-gets-a-letter|accessdate=6 October 2017|publisher=Edmonton Journal|date=4 October 2017|archive-date=6 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006022448/http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/oilers-snapshots-adam-larsson-gets-a-letter|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to injuries throughout the lineup, Larsson spent the 2017–18 season playing with Klefbom or Nurse on the Oilers' top line. Klefbom and Larsson played 208 minutes together 5-on-5 while maintaining 53 percent possession and 39 percent of the goal share. Meanwhile, Nurse and Larsson played 819 minutes together 5-on-5 while maintaining 51 percent possession and 56 percent of the goal share.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mitchell |first1=Allan |title=Healthy Oscar Klefbom and return to form from Adam Larsson offers hope for improved Oilers defence in 2018-19 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/527924/2018/09/18/healthy-oscar-klefbom-and-return-to-form-from-adam-larsson-offers-hope-for-improved-oilers-defence-in-2018-19/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230220030232/https://theathletic.com/527924/2018/09/18/healthy-oscar-klefbom-and-return-to-form-from-adam-larsson-offers-hope-for-improved-oilers-defence-in-2018-19/ |archive-date=20 February 2023 |url-status=live |date=18 September 2018}}</ref> Larsson began the season strong, tallying three goals and one assist through his first 25 games, before being placed on Injured Reserve due to an upper-body injury on 1 December.<ref>{{cite web |title=Larsson placed on injured reserve by Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-adam-larsson-injury-update/c-293570632 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=1 December 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220032330/https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-adam-larsson-injury-update/c-293570632 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Oilers posted a 4–4–0 record over Larsson's injury stint before he returned to the lineup on 18 December.<ref>{{cite web |title=Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson activated off injured reserve |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oilers-defenceman-adam-larsson-activated-off-injured-reserve/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=18 December 2017 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220035333/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oilers-defenceman-adam-larsson-activated-off-injured-reserve/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Larsson missed more games during the season following his father's cardiac arrest on 25 January.<ref name="death"/> He missed eight games directly following his father's death, played in seven when funeral arrangements were pending, and then missed another two to return to Sweden for the funeral.<ref name="pain">{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Larsson back with Oilers, using hockey to ease pain of father's death |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/adam-larsson-back-with-oilers-after-death-of-father/c-296650710 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=5 March 2018 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220032329/https://www.nhl.com/news/adam-larsson-back-with-oilers-after-death-of-father/c-296650710 |url-status=live }}</ref> After returning to the Oilers lineup, Larsson tallied his 100th NHL point in a 3–2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on 24 March.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Van Diest |first1=Derek |title=McDavid takes NHL scoring lead in Oilers win against Kings |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-kings-edmonton-oilers-game-recap/c-297302944 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=25 March 2018 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220033709/https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-kings-edmonton-oilers-game-recap/c-297302944 |url-status=live }}</ref> He subsequently finished the season with four goals and 12 points through 57 games. As a result of his personal struggles during the 2017–18 season, Larsson was the Oilers nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy as a player who most exemplifies "perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."<ref>{{cite web |title=Adam Larsson earns Oilers nomination for Masterton Trophy |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/adam-larsson-earns-oilers-nomination-masterton-trophy/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=27 March 2018 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220222149/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/adam-larsson-earns-oilers-nomination-masterton-trophy/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
During the 2018 NHL off season, Larsson won a gold medal with Team Sweden at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.<ref name="Bowman">{{cite web |last1=Nugent-Bowman |first1=Daniel |title=After the death of his father, Sweden trip holds extra significance for Adam Larsson -- and one of his opponents |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/570792/2018/10/05/after-the-death-of-his-father-sweden-trip-holds-extra-significance-for-adam-larsson-and-one-of-his-opponents/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230221155750/https://theathletic.com/570792/2018/10/05/after-the-death-of-his-father-sweden-trip-holds-extra-significance-for-adam-larsson-and-one-of-his-opponents/ |archive-date=21 February 2023 |url-status=live |date=5 October 2018}}</ref> Larsson returned to the Oilers for the 2018–19 preseason but suffered a back injury during an exhibition game against the Calgary Flames.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ciampa |first1=Marc |title=BLOG: Larsson skates, Russell doesn't on Monday |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-larsson-skates-russell-doesnt-on-monday/c-300523056 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=1 October 2018 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220220647/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-larsson-skates-russell-doesnt-on-monday/c-300523056 |url-status=live }}</ref> He subsequently missed two exhibition games with back tightness but returned to the ice for the Oilers' season opener in Gothenburg, Sweden.<ref name="Bowman"/> Larsson was immediately reconnected with Klefbom as the Oilers' top defensive pairing before the latter suffered an injury in late December.<ref>{{cite web |title=Klefbom out 'weeks, not days' for Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-defenseman-oscar-klefbom-out-weeks-with-hand-injury/c-302858044 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=12 December 2018 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221163230/https://www.nhl.com/news/oilers-defenseman-oscar-klefbom-out-weeks-with-hand-injury/c-302858044 |url-status=live }}</ref> As well, the Oilers losing record of 10-10–1 to begin the season resulted in head coach Todd McLellan being replaced with Ken Hitchcock.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gilmore |first1=Eric |title=Hitchcock wins Oilers coaching debut against Sharks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-san-jose-sharks-game-recap/c-302146386 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=21 November 2018 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221163225/https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-san-jose-sharks-game-recap/c-302146386 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the injury to Klefbom, Nurse joined Larsson as the Oilers' top defensive pair. The two had previously played 15 games together during Klefbom's previous injury in the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Nurse takes simple approach to increased responsibility with Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/darnell-nurse-takes-simple-approach-with-edmonton-oilers/c-303092956 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=19 December 2018 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221163227/https://www.nhl.com/news/darnell-nurse-takes-simple-approach-with-edmonton-oilers/c-303092956 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, following the return of Kris Russell, Larsson gained rookie Caleb Jones as his new defensive partner.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ciampa |first1=Marc |title=BLOG: Jones looking forward to pairing with Larsson |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-jones-looking-forward-to-pairing-with-larsson/c-303385468 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=31 December 2018 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221163228/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-jones-looking-forward-to-pairing-with-larsson/c-303385468 |url-status=live }}</ref> Prior to being returned to the AHL, Jones played 133 minutes of ice time with Larsson while they averaged 5-11 goals for the team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mitchell |first1=Allan |title=Lowetide: Caleb Jones has impressive first showing in the NHL with Oilers |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/778948/2019/01/25/lowetide-oilers-send-down-caleb-jones-after-impressive-first-showing-in-the-nhl/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=25 January 2019 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221163219/https://theathletic.com/778948/2019/01/25/lowetide-oilers-send-down-caleb-jones-after-impressive-first-showing-in-the-nhl/ |url-status=live }}</ref> As Larsson struggled without Klefbom in the lineup,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Umbach |first1=Jamie |title=BLOG: Klefbom return an expected boost for Larsson |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-klefbom-return-an-expected-boost-for-larsson/c-304122068 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=21 January 2019 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221163220/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-klefbom-return-an-expected-boost-for-larsson/c-304122068 |url-status=live }}</ref> so did the team who were seventh in the Pacific Division with 52 points in mid-January. As such, Peter Chiarelli was fired as president of hockey operations and general manager of the Oilers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Van Diest |first1=Derek |title=Chiarelli fired as general manager of Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-fires-gm-peter-chiarelli/c-304163754 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=23 January 2019 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221163219/https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-fires-gm-peter-chiarelli/c-304163754 |url-status=live }}</ref> Although Larsson finished the season with 17 assists and 20 points through all 82 games, the Oilers failed to qualify for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brar |first1=Tony |title=BLOG: Larsson's honest assessment |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-larssons-honest-assessment/c-306701426 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=21 February 2023 |date=12 April 2019 |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221163222/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-larssons-honest-assessment/c-306701426 |url-status=live }}</ref>
During the 2019 offseason, Larsson endured a different training regime to become quicker on the ice and returned to the Oilers lineup down 10 pounds.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Matheson |first1=Jim |title=Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson is anxious for return to lineup |url=https://edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/oilers-defenceman-adam-larsson-is-anxious-for-return-to-lineup |access-date=21 February 2023 |publisher=Edmonton Sun |date=8 November 2019 |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520145754/https://edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/oilers-defenceman-adam-larsson-is-anxious-for-return-to-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref> After blocking a shot during the Oiler's 2019–20 season opener against the Vancouver Canucks, Larsson was placed on long-term injured reserve with a fractured right fibula.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Larsson out 6-8 weeks for Oilers with fractured right fibula |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/adam-larsson-edmonton-oilers-long-term-injured-reserve/c-309693932 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=3 October 2019 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220033711/https://www.nhl.com/news/adam-larsson-edmonton-oilers-long-term-injured-reserve/c-309693932 |url-status=live }}</ref> He returned to the Oilers lineup in November after missing 22 games to recover.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Matheson |first1=Jim |title=Edmonton Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson back to rugged self |url=https://edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/edmonton-oilers-defenceman-adam-larsson-is-back-to-rugged-self |access-date=20 February 2023 |publisher=Edmonton Sun |date=18 December 2019 |archive-date=12 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112103509/https://edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/edmonton-oilers-defenceman-adam-larsson-is-back-to-rugged-self |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon returning to the ice, he was reunited with Klefbom and the two played over 500 minutes of ice time together before the NHL was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of the pause in March, he had tallied one goal and five assists through 49 games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gazzola |first1=Paul |title=FEATURE: Up and Adam |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/feature-up-and-adam/c-317018814 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=20 February 2023 |date=25 May 2020 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220033707/https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/feature-up-and-adam/c-317018814 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Seattle Kraken (2021–present)=== On 21 July 2021, Larsson was selected from the Oilers at the 2021 NHL expansion draft by the Seattle Kraken. He was immediately signed to a four-year, $16 million contract by the Kraken.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kraken, Adam Larsson agree to four-year, $16-million deal |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/kraken-adam-larsson-agree-four-year-16-million-deal/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=21 July 2021 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219033010/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/kraken-adam-larsson-agree-four-year-16-million-deal/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was later revealed that one of the reasons he had left the Oilers was due to the trauma of his father's death. He had been informed of his father's cardiac arrest while on the practice ice with the Oilers and, as such, found it "tough to come back."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Spector |first1=Mark |title=Kraken's Larsson ready for fresh start after losing father in Edmonton |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/krakens-larsson-ready-fresh-start-losing-father-edmonton/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=28 September 2021 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219033021/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/krakens-larsson-ready-fresh-start-losing-father-edmonton/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Prior to the start of the 2021–22 season, Larsson, Jordan Eberle, Yanni Gourde, and Jaden Schwartz were named the four alternative captains for the Kraken.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Condor |first1=Bob |title=Giordano Wears the 'C' |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/kraken-name-first-set-of-captains-giordano-eberle-larsson-schwartz-gourde/c-326739756 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=11 October 2021 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219033019/https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/kraken-name-first-set-of-captains-giordano-eberle-larsson-schwartz-gourde/c-326739756 |url-status=live }}</ref> He began the season strong, tallying 14 shots on goal in his first 10 games, while on a defensive pairing with Jérémy Lauzon. Larsson's play in high-risk situations subsequently earned him praise from Kraken coach Dave Hakstol, who described him as a measured professional who is a warrior for the team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Condor |first1=Bob |title=Bobservations: 'Foundational Presence' |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/bobservations-on-larsson-return-to-edm-kyle-beach/c-327501324 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=2 November 2021 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219033022/https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/bobservations-on-larsson-return-to-edm-kyle-beach/c-327501324 |url-status=live }}</ref> He continued to be an asset for the Kraken on the penalty kill as he led the team with 52 minutes of ice time while shorthanded by early December.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eide |first1=Andy |title=Special Teams Pivotal for Kraken |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/seattle-kraken-special-teams-power-play-penalty-kill/c-328943172 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=12 December 2021 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219050010/https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/seattle-kraken-special-teams-power-play-penalty-kill/c-328943172 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, later that month, the Kraken were forced to postpone numerous games due to ongoing coronavirus concerns. Larson was one of numerous Kraken players added to the teams' COVID-19 protocol list within one week in mid-December.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ingemi |first1=Marisa |title=Kraken hope to play this week even as COVID-19 cases mount |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/kraken-hopeful-to-play-this-week-even-as-covid-19-cases-mount/ |access-date=19 February 2023 |publisher=Seattle Times |date=26 December 2021 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219050011/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/kraken-hopeful-to-play-this-week-even-as-covid-19-cases-mount/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Baker |first1=Geoff |title=Kraken shut down until after NHL holiday break because of ongoing COVID-19 issues |url=https://www.union-bulletin.com/sports/national/kraken-shut-down-until-after-nhl-holiday-break-because-of-ongoing-covid-19-issues/article_bcca47d4-620c-11ec-818c-2f24e1173e13.html |access-date=19 February 2023 |publisher=Union-Bulletin |date=20 December 2021 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219033932/https://www.union-bulletin.com/sports/national/kraken-shut-down-until-after-nhl-holiday-break-because-of-ongoing-covid-19-issues/article_bcca47d4-620c-11ec-818c-2f24e1173e13.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[File:Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken - April 8, 2023 - larsson 4 8-5 (52805374718).jpg|thumb|Larsson (left) and Jonathan Toews battling for puck possession during a game in April 2023.]] Larsson missed 10 days to recover from COVID-19 but immediately joined the team for their 3–2 loss against the Flyers on 29 December. Despite missing significant playing time and lacking a full practice, Larsson led all Seattle skaters with 22:38 of ice time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lukan |first1=Alison |title=Post-Game Instant Analysis: Philadelphia at Seattle |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/seattle-kraken-philadelphia-flyers-post-game-instant-analysis/c-329303858 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=30 December 2021 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219050011/https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/seattle-kraken-philadelphia-flyers-post-game-instant-analysis/c-329303858 |url-status=live }}</ref> He continued to improve offensively through January as he scored in back-to-back games for the first time in his NHL career. He also scored the first overtime game-winning goal in franchise history on 27 January to lead the Kraken over the Pittsburgh Penguins.<ref>{{cite web |title=Larsson scores Kraken's first OT winner to beat Penguins |url=https://www.tsn.ca/larsson-scores-kraken-s-first-ot-winner-to-beat-penguins-2-1-1.1751644 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=27 January 2022 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219202229/https://www.tsn.ca/larsson-scores-kraken-s-first-ot-winner-to-beat-penguins-2-1-1.1751644 |url-status=live }}</ref> Once Giordano and Lauzon were dealt at the NHL trade deadline, Larsson and Vince Dunn became consistent defensive partners for the remainder of the season.<ref name="Shefte">{{cite news |last1=Shefte |first1=Kate |title=Adam Larsson-Vince Dunn pairing providing blue-line consistency for Kraken |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/adam-larsson-vince-dunn-pairing-providing-blue-line-consistency-for-kraken/ |access-date=19 February 2023 |publisher=Seattle Times |date=8 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209151129/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/adam-larsson-vince-dunn-pairing-providing-blue-line-consistency-for-kraken/ |archive-date=9 December 2022}}</ref> He finished the season with a career-high 25 points through 81 games while also recording 183 hits, 140 blocked shots, 119 shots on net, and a minus-21 rating.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kraken's Adam Larsson: Sets new career high in points |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/krakens-adam-larsson-sets-new-career-high-in-points/ |work=CBS Sports |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=30 April 2022 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219202228/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/krakens-adam-larsson-sets-new-career-high-in-points/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Prior to the start of the 2022–23 season, Larsson was again named one of four alternate captains for the Kraken alongside Eberle, Gourde, and Schwartz.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lukan |first1=Alison |title=SEA of Leadership |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/sea-of-leadership/c-336232774 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=10 October 2022 |archive-date=24 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224184551/https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/sea-of-leadership/c-336232774 |url-status=live }}</ref> He immediately reunited with Dunn as his defensive partner.<ref name="Shefte"/> Larsson played in his 700th career NHL game in a 1–0 loss to the Minnesota Wild on 11 November 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fleury posts 72nd career shutout, Wild edge Kraken 1-0 |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401458811 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=12 November 2022 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219033008/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401458811 |url-status=live }}</ref> By December, Larsson had accumulated two goals and five assists while playing with Dunn.<ref name="Shefte"/> The following month, Larsson tied Eberle's record for the longest points streak in franchise history by scoring a goal and six assists through seven consecutive games.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Baker |first1=Geoff |title=Extra work helps Adam Larsson tie Kraken record with seven-game point streak |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/extra-work-helps-adam-larsson-tie-kraken-record-with-seven-game-point-streak/ |access-date=19 February 2023 |publisher=Seattle Times |date=5 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105214705/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/extra-work-helps-adam-larsson-tie-kraken-record-with-seven-game-point-streak/ |archive-date=5 January 2023}}</ref> Their franchise record was beaten later in the month by Dunn after he maintained an eight game streak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Red-hot Vince Dunn has emerged for Kraken as top defenseman |url=https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1727435/red-hot-vince-dunn-has-emerged-for-kraken-as-top-defenseman/ |publisher=Seattle Sports |access-date=19 February 2023 |date=5 February 2023 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219202230/https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1727435/red-hot-vince-dunn-has-emerged-for-kraken-as-top-defenseman/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 10 September 2024, Larsson signed a four-year contract extension with the Kraken with an average annual value of $5.25 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kraken sign defenceman Adam Larsson to four-year extension |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/kraken-to-sign-adam-larsson-to-four-year-extension/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=10 December 2025 |date=10 September 2024}}</ref>
==International play== {{MedalTableTop| name = |AdamLarsson.JPG|150px|Larsson playing for Sweden at the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships}} {{MedalCountry | {{flagicon|Sweden}} Sweden }} {{MedalSport | Men's ice hockey}} {{MedalCompetition|World Championships}} {{MedalGold|2018 Denmark|}} {{MedalBronze|2025 Sweden/Denmark|}} {{MedalCompetition|World Junior Championship}} {{MedalBronze | 2010 Canada | }} {{MedalCompetition|IIHF World U18 Championship}} {{MedalSilver | 2010 Belarus | }} {{MedalBottom}}
As a native of Sweden, Larsson has represented his home country at both the junior and senior levels on the international stage. He first represented Sweden at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships.<ref name ="EP"/> The following year, he played alongside Tim Erixon and David Rundblad on Team Sweden at the 2010 World Junior Championships where he earned a bronze medal.<ref name ="THN"/> At the 2010 World U18 Championships, Larsson recorded three points over five games<ref name ="EP"/> and was selected as the best defenceman of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/211/IHM211000_85I_1_0.pdf|title=Best Players Selected By the Directorate|date=23 April 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508131507/http://reports.iihf.hockey/Hydra/211/IHM211000_85I_1_0.pdf|url-status=live|archive-date=8 May 2021|work=IIHF}}</ref> When Larsson played for Sweden at the 2011 World Junior Championships, he repeated his scoring of one goal and three assists from the previous tournament.<ref name ="THN"/> This earned him the distinction of being Sweden's highest-scoring defenceman at the tournament.<ref name ="THN"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/236/IHM2360SWE_83_7_0.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505145824/http://reports.iihf.hockey/Hydra/236/IHM2360SWE_83_7_0.pdf|url-status=live|archive-date=5 May 2021|work=IIHF|title=Player statistics by team, Sweden|date=5 January 2011}}</ref>
Larsson made his Sweden senior team debut at the 2016 IIHF World Championship, where he scored one goal and three assists.<ref name="EP"/> He represented the Sweden senior team again at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, where he was named to the All-Star team<ref name="IIHF All Star">{{cite web |title=IIHF World Championship - All-Star Teams |url=https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/world-championship/history/all-star-team |publisher=Hockey Canada |access-date=5 January 2025}}</ref> after earning a gold medal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aykroyd |first1=Lucas |title=Tre Kronor golden again! |url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2018/wm/news/3316/swe-sui-gmg |publisher=IIHF |access-date=5 January 2025 |date=20 May 2018}}</ref> Larsson played for Team Sweden at the 2019 IIHF World Championship,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aykroyd |first1=Lucas |title=Preview: Three-peat on Sweden's mind |url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2019/wm/news/11104/preview-three-peat-on-sweden-mind |publisher=IIHF |access-date=5 January 2025 |date=8 May 2019}}</ref> although they failed to medal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Potts |first1=Andy |title=Cometh the hour, cometh the Manninen |url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2019/wm/news/12710/cometh-the-hour%2c-cometh-the-manninen |publisher=IIHF |access-date=5 January 2025 |date=23 May 2019}}</ref> Following a two-year break, Larsson was selected to represent Sweden at the 2022 IIHF World Championship, where he recorded one goal and one assist.<ref>{{cite web |title=LARSSON Adam |url=https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2022/wm/skaters/plusminusleaders#player-larsson-adam |publisher=IIHF |access-date=5 January 2025}}</ref>
==Career statistics== ===Regular season and playoffs=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em" |- 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 |- | 2007–08 | Skellefteå AIK | J18 | 13||5||11||16||8 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2007–08 | Skellefteå AIK | J18 Allsv | 11||0||4||4||22 | —||—||—||—||— |- | 2007–08 | Skellefteå AIK | J20 | 3||0||5||5||6 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2008–09 | Skellefteå AIK | J18 | 5||2||3||5||2 | —||—||—||—||— |- | 2008–09 | Skellefteå AIK | J18 Allsv | 2||1||5||6||4 | 8||0||6||6||6 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2008–09 | Skellefteå AIK | J20 | 26||2||7||9||28 | 5||0||4||4||2 |- | 2008–09 | Skellefteå AIK | SEL | 1||0||0||0||0 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2009–10 | Skellefteå AIK | SEL | 49||4||13||17||18 | 11||0||1||1||31 |- | 2010–11 | Skellefteå AIK | SEL | 37||1||8||9||41 | 17||0||4||4||12 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2011–12 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 65||2||16||18||20 | 5||1||0||1||4|| |- | 2012–13 | Albany Devils | AHL | 33||4||15||19||24 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2012–13 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 37||0||6||6||12 | —||—||—||—||— |- | 2013–14 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 26||1||2||3||12 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2013–14 | Albany Devils | AHL | 33||3||16||19||16 | 4||0||0||0||2 |- | 2014–15 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 64||3||21||24||34 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2014–15 | Albany Devils | AHL | 1||0||2||2||0 | —||—||—||—||— |- | 2015–16 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82||3||15||18||77 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2016–17 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 79||4||15||19||55 | 13||2||4||6||4 |- | 2017–18 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 63||4||9||13||34 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2018–19 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 82||3||17||20||44 | —||—||—||—||— |- | 2019–20 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 49||1||5||6||35 | 2 ||0 ||0 ||0 ||0 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2020–21 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 56||4||6||10||24 | 4||0||2||2||2 |- | 2021–22 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 82||8||17||25||55 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2022–23 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 82||8||25||33||47 | 14||2||2||4||8 |- | 2023–24 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 81||4||14||18||55 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2024–25 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 82||7||21||28||31 | —||—||—||—||— |- | 2025–26 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 82||7||18||25||42 | —||—||—||—||— |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" | SEL totals ! 87!!5!!21!!26!!59 ! 28!!0!!5!!5!!43 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" | NHL totals ! 1,012!!59!!207!!266!!577 ! 38!!5!!8!!13!!18 |}
===International=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em" |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |- | 2009 | Sweden | U18 | 5th | 6||0||2||2||4 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2010 | Sweden | WJC | {{bronze3}} | 6||1||3||4||0 |- | 2010 | Sweden | U18 | {{silver2}} | 5||2||1||3||12 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2011 | Sweden | WJC | 4th | 6||1||3||4||4 |- | 2016 | Sweden | WC | 6th | 8||1||3||4||4 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2018 | Sweden | WC | {{gold1}} | 10||1||2||3||10 |- | 2019 | Sweden | WC | 5th | 8||1||3||4||8 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2022 | Sweden | WC | 6th | 8||1||1||2||6 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4" | Junior totals ! 23!!4!!9!!13!!20 |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4" | Senior totals ! 34!!4!!9!!13!!28 |}
==Awards and honours== {| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! Ref |- ! colspan="3" |International |- | World Championship All-Star Team | 2018 | <ref name="IIHF All Star"/> |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Ice hockey stats}}
{{s-start}} {{s-ach}} {{succession box | before = Jacob Josefson | title = New Jersey Devils first-round draft pick | years = 2011 | after = Stefan Matteau}} {{s-end}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Larsson, Adam}} Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Albany Devils players Category:Edmonton Oilers players Category:NHL first-round draft picks Category:New Jersey Devils draft picks Category:New Jersey Devils players Category:Ice hockey people from Skellefteå Category:Seattle Kraken players Category:Skellefteå AIK players Category:Swedish expatriate ice hockey players in Canada Category:Swedish expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Category:Swedish ice hockey defencemen Category:21st-century Swedish sportsmen