Figren played junior hockey with Swedish team Frölunda HC.
After impressive performances in the J20 SuperElit, Robin played 2 games as a 17-year-old in the Elitserien.
After the draft Figren played in the Western Hockey League for the Calgary Hitmen and Edmonton Oil Kings.

In the 2008–09 season, Figren played his first professional season, returning to the Elitserien with Djurgårdens IF.
Upon the completion of Djurgården season he was assigned to the Islanders AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers to finish the year.

On April 20, 2011, Figren left the Islanders organization and returned to Sweden, signing a one-year with Linköpings HC of the Elitserien.
After four seasons with Frölunda HC, including capturing the Le Mat trophy in the 2015–16 season, Figren left the club as a free agent following the 2016–17 season, agreeing to a two-year contract with current champions, HV71, on May 10, 2017.

On June 24, 2019, Figren joined EHC Kloten of the Swiss League (SL) on a one-year deal.

Figren is well known for his "zorro" goal for Sweden in the 2008 WJC tournament.
Figren played junior hockey with Swedish team Frölunda HC. After impressive performances in the J20 SuperElit, Robin played 2 games as a 17-year-old in the Elitserien. After the draft Figren played in the Western Hockey League for the Calgary Hitmen and Edmonton Oil Kings.
In the 2008–09 season, Figren played his first professional season, returning to the Elitserien with Djurgårdens IF. Upon the completion of Djurgården season he was assigned to the Islanders AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers to finish the year.
On April 20, 2011, Figren left the Islanders organization and returned to Sweden, signing a one-year with Linköpings HC of the Elitserien. After four seasons with Frölunda HC, including capturing the Le Mat trophy in the 2015–16 season, Figren left the club as a free agent following the 2016–17 season, agreeing to a two-year contract with current champions, HV71, on May 10, 2017.
On June 24, 2019, Figren joined EHC Kloten of the Swiss League (SL) on a one-year deal.
Figren is well known for his "zorro" goal for Sweden in the 2008 WJC tournament.
Robin Figren