After a 56 game, 16 point campaign in 2015-2016, Nashville Predators left winger Viktor Arvidsson, exploded for surprising 61 point year in 2016-2017. Arvidsson tallied 31 goals, a tie for most on the team, and 30 assists. His 31 goals were tied for 21st best in the league. He led the NHL with five shorthanded goals, and tied the league lead for most shorthanded points, with seven.
He ended the year with a +16 rating, and had 13 points in 22 playoff games. NHL.com ranked Arvidsson as the 9th best breakout player this past season, after his standout year.