A fifth-round pick (No. 138) in the 2014 NHL Draft, Lindblom appeared to be hitting his stride when he was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer early in the 2019-20 season.

Lindblom played three seasons for Brynas of the Swedish Hockey League after being selected by Philadelphia. He was named Swedish forward of the year in 2016-17 after he was second in the SHL with 22 goals and fourth with 47 points. He signed a three-year entry-level contact with the Flyers on May 30, 2017.

Lindblom began the 2017-18 season with Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League, and after playing in the AHL All-Star Classic made his NHL debut against the Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 20, 2018. He scored his first NHL goal in his 14th game, against the Washington Capitals on March 18, 2018.

Philadelphia coach Alain Vigneault placed Lindblom in a top-six role to start the 2019-20 season and Lindblom responded with seven goals in his first 12 games.

Lindblom was tied for the Flyers lead with 11 goals when he was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma on Dec. 10, 2019.

He competed treatment July 2, 2020, and made his return to the lineup Sept. 3, 2020, playing against the New York Islanders in Games 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference Second Round.

Lindblom was in the lineup for the start of the 2020-21 season, scored 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in 50 games and was voted the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for best exemplifying the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

NOTES & TRANSACTIONS

• Signed as a free agent by San Jose, July 13, 2022.