Färjestad BK
On 27 March 2013, Nygård was signed to his first full SHL contract, signing a two-year deal to continue with Färjestad BK. Cementing a role within Färjestad BK forwards, Nygård appeared in 50 games in the 2013–14 season, posting 14 points and helping the club reach the Championship finals in a silver medal finish. During his third season with Färjestad BK in the 2014–15 season, Nygård was signed to an improved two-year contract extension on 14 January 2015.