The Capitals selected Persson, 19, with the 85th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. The Gothenburg, Sweden native recorded 15 points (4g, 11a) in 45 games with BIK Karlskoga this season. The 6'0", 185-pound forward ranked tied for ninth on the team in assists and 10th in points. Persson also appeared in one game with Frölunda of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Persson recorded 61 points (25g, 36a) in 41 games with Frölunda (Sweden-Jr.) in 2021-22, which led the team and ranked second in Sweden's top junior league. In addition, Persson appeared in 10 games with Frölunda (SHL).
Internationally, Persson scored one goal in six games with Sweden's U20 team this season. Persson earned a bronze medal with Sweden at the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship, where he recorded four points (2g, 2a) in seven games.
