Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm revealed the team just needs to realize they are one win away from getting home ice advantage back in the Finals. The Edmonton Oilers hit the ice Tuesday, determined to retool their strategy after a suffocating 6-1 loss in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.
The Edmonton Oilers head into Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final seeking a 2-1 series lead. Corey Perry’s tying goal went for naught in Game 2 as the Florida Panthers evened the series in double overtime.
With Mattias Ekholm scoring his first goal of this postseason in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers made some more history, which they have done a lot of in the Era of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?
A healthy Mattias Ekholm is here, and he’s already making an impact. Around the start of the new year, Ekholm was starting to show his age. Before the calendar flipped to 2025, Ekholm had a 59.09% goal share and 59.59% expected goal share in 682:03 minutes of five-on-five action.
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers squared off for Game 1 at Rogers Place on Wednesday night, and from where I was sitting in section 119, the first night of the rematch lived up to the billing.
Last season's series was going to be hard to top. The Panthers beat the Oilers in seven games. However, if Game 1 is an indication, fans should be in store for another thriller. With that in mind, here are five takeaways.
The Edmonton Oilers are again in the Stanley Cup Final, where they meet the Florida Panthers. When a veteran like Mattias Ekholm, who’s played with some impressive leaders during his NHL career, says someone is the greatest leader he’s ever been around, you listen.
The Edmonton Oilers are feeling good about their defense ahead of this year’s Stanley Cup Final. One of the reasons is because defenseman Mattias Ekholm is returning to the ice from injury.
Following the Edmonton Oilers’ Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars to secure the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, the NHL has announced the full schedule for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
As the Edmonton Oilers gear up for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, they’ll do so with a major lineup shakeup — and the question has to be asked: Is this an upgrade?
Defenseman Mattias Ekholm will return to the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers in Thursday's potential Western Conference finals-clinching Game 5 against the Dallas Stars.
The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from heading back to the Stanley Cup Final, and a rematch with the Florida Panthers. Before they can look ahead to the Cup Final, however, they still have to deal with the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final.
While the Edmonton Oilers will be without either Zach Hyman or Connor Brown, they will be getting some reinforcements for an elimination Game 5 against the Dallas Stars.
Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm took line rushes in his usual top-pairing spot alongside Evan Bouchard at morning skate and is expected to make his 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs debut in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final tonight, Tony Brar of Oilers TV relays.
NHL insider Jason Gregor has revealed that Mattias Ekholm appears to be healthy enough to play in Game 5, and should he draw in, Jeff Skinner could also play.
When Mattias Ekholm returns to the Edmonton Oilers lineup, the team has quite the predicament on their hands. Where does their best all-around defenceman fit?
The Edmonton Oilers’ defence has improved drastically in this postseason. They’ve begun defending like a Stanley Cup contender. All this in the absence of their best defensive defenseman, Mattias Ekholm, who is still sidelined.
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Troy Stecher is voluntarily saying he'll give up his roster spot to teammate and fellow defenseman Mattias Ekholm when he can return.
The Edmonton Oilers will continue to wait for the return of their top defender, as veteran Mattias Ekholm remains out of the lineup. Before the game, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reported that head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed there would be no changes to the lineup, indirectly indicating that Ekholm would remain out.
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars, they’re getting good news that one of their best defenders might be ahead of schedule regarding recovery from a serious injury.
The city of Edmonton is buzzing once again, as the Oilers are off to the Western Conference Final for the second straight season and the third time in four years.
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm says he has been impressed with the way his fellow blueliners have been able to elevate their game despite his extended absence.
“I didn’t think I would be in this position this quickly,” Mattias Ekholm said after he took a full skate with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Ekholm was
Mattias Ekholm watch continues, and the Edmonton Oilers defenceman was a full participant at Monday’s practice. While he skated with the extras during practice, his being out there for a full practice was a great sign.
The Edmonton Oilers received what might be potentially big news on Sunday morning. Veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm joined the team for an optional skate and looked pretty good.
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm was back on the ice Sunday for an optional skate, providing a nice boost and dose of optimism ahead of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars.
Ekholm has played just once since late March.
There is good news and not-so-good news regarding the status of defenseman Mattias Ekholm.
The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are famous for high-pressure situations, and after six games, there are already a few situations where it is mounting on head coaches.
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