Career
Before playing in the NHL, Foligno played four season with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with the Wolves. He was named to the Second All-Star Team.
He was drafted 104th overall by the Buffalo Sabres of the 2009 NHL entry draft. On May 25, 2011, Foligno signed an three-year, $2.48 million entry-level contract to join the Sabres. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliates Rochester Americans.
On December 20, 2011, the Sabres called him up and Foligno made his NHL debut in a 4–1 loss against the Ottawa Senators. On March 10, 2012, Foligno scored his first NHL goal against Ben Bishop in a 4–3 shootout win against the Ottawa Senators. On July 1, 2014, Foligno signed a two-year, $3.75 million contract to stay with the Sabres. On July 14, 2016, Foligno signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract to stay with the Sabres.
On June 30, 2017, the Sabres traded Foligno along with Tyler Ennis and a 2018 third-round draft pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella, and a 2018 fourth-round draft pick. On September 14, 2017, Foligno signed a four-year, $11.5 million contract to stay with the Wild. On September 29, 2023, Foligno signed a four-year, $16 million contract to stay with the Wild. On January 19, 2026, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 6–3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
