| Born: | March 2, 1998 | Draft: | 2016 Sabres #8 Overall |
| Hometown: | Calgary, AB, CAN | Position: | W/C |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Pittsburgh Penguins |
Alexander Maximiliam Michael Junior Nylander Altelius (born 2 March 1998) is a Canadian-born Swedish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres. He was selected 8th overall by the Sabres in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
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Achievements
- U20 WJC Silver Medal (2018)
- 2x U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team Sweden (2017, 2018)
- U20 WJC All-Star Team (2017)
- CHL Rookie of the Year (2016)
- CHL Top Prospects Game (2016)
- Hlinka Memorial Silver Medal (2016)
- OHL First All-Rookie Team (2016)
- OHL Rookie of the Year (Emms Family Award) (2016)
- OHL Third All-Star Team (2016)
- U18 WJC Silver Medal (2016)
- U17 WHC Bronze Medal (2015)
- TV-Pucken Gold Medal (2013)