Awards
- Won Lou Kaplan Trophy (WHA Rookie of the Year) (1978).
- Won Paul Daneau Trophy (WHA Most Gentlemanly Player) (1979).
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (1980, 1981).
- Member of the Swedish World All-Star Team (1985, 1989, 1990).
- 1986–87 – NHL – Stanley Cup (Edmonton)
- Named Swedish Player of the Year (1989).
- Inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame (2006).
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