Mattias Ekholm: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Ekholm’s Second Olympic Snub Greatly Benefits the Oilers

Since arriving to the Edmonton Oilers in a trade deadline deal with the Nashville Predators during the 2022-23 season, Mattias Ekholm has been nothing short of fantastic.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Oilers’ Stanley Cup window is beginning to close

It seems like just yesterday that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were the young guns in the NHL’s Pacific Division. After watching the Anaheim Ducks play the Oilers on Jan.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Should Oilers’ Ekholm Trade a Healthy Playoffs For Olympics?

Mattias Ekholm’s recent hat trick may have turned heads in Edmonton, but it wasn’t enough to change Team Sweden’s Olympic plans. For the second time, the veteran Oilers defenseman was passed over as Sweden finalized a couple of injury replacements for the 2026 Winter Games, opting instead for Hampus Lindholm.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / January 27

Oilers achieve NHL history with hat tricks by key defensemen

The Edmonton Oilers are no strangers to making goal-scoring history, but they did so in a new way on Monday.

NHL roundup: Mattias Ekholm posts hat trick as Oilers top Ducks

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Mattias Ekholm waited 15 years for NHL first — and had the perfect line after

Mattias Ekholm waited a long time for his first NHL hat trick — and when it finally happened, his reaction was just as memorable as the milestone itself.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / January 27

NHL roundup: Mattias Ekholm posts hat trick as Oilers top Ducks

Mattias Ekholm collected his first career hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers posted a 7-4 victory against the visiting Ducks on Monday, ending Anaheim's seven-game winning streak.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / January 27

Oilers Defensemen Make NHL History In Big Win Over Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers put on a show Monday night, riding a dominant second period to a 7-4 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. After a back-and-forth start, Edmonton took full control of the game, and it all changed with the team’s defensemen.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm, Evan Bouchard combine for unreal NHL history

The Edmonton Oilers are trying to gain a foothold atop the Pacific Division before the NHL breaks for the 2026 Winter Olympics. On Monday, the Oilers had to take on the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / January 26

Mattias Ekholm's hat trick carries Oilers past Ducks

Mattias Ekholm had a hat trick for the Edmonton Oilers in a 7-4 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. It's the second straight game a defenseman delivered a hat trick for the Oilers after Evan Bouchard had three goals and three assists in a 6-5 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 26

Another hat trick from a defenceman as Ekholm’s trio of tallies lift Oilers over Ducks: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

It wasn’t pretty, but the Edmonton Oilers won back-to-back games. On Monday evening, the Oilers hosted the Anaheim Ducks for the fifth game of their eight-game home stand.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 15

Oilers trade rumours: Luke Schenn, Logan Stanley among players Edmonton could target to beef up blueline

Last week, I outlined the different factors that will impact the Edmonton Oilers as we creep closer and closer to the NHL’s trade deadline. Edmonton’s cap space is limited, and they don’t have a lot of premium assets to spend.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Team Sweden’s biggest 2026 Olympic snubs

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan represent the first opportunity for NHL players since the 2014 Sochi Olympics to play for their respective nations, and the rosters for the United States, Sweden, and Canada have all been finalized.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 2

Former Oiler Philip Broberg picked for Swedish Olympic roster over Mattias Ekholm

A little bit of salt in the wounds for Edmonton Oilers fans. On Friday, the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation revealed its men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Former Oiler Makes Team Sweden, Ekholm Left Off Olympic Roster

As Frank Seravalli tweeted on Friday morning, “Salt in the wound for #Oilers fans: Philip Broberg makes Team Sweden Olympic roster over Mattias Ekholm.” It’s a somewhat surprising decision, given Ekholm’s history of international play for Sweden.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 26

Top 10 Oilers stories of 2025: #8 — An early playoff Mattias Ekholm injury update

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm set to play 900th NHL game

When the Oilers hit the ice tonight against the Colorado Avalanche, veteran defenceman Mattias Ekholm will hit another impressive milestone in what has been a rock-solid NHL career.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Mattias Ekholm’s Struggles a Major Concern for Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have once again come out of the gates slow to start the season. This is a common theme for this team, who always seem to play significantly better hockey over the second half of a regular season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / October 8

Oilers continue rash of signings, extend D Mattias Ekholm

The Edmonton Oilers executed their third key contract extension in as many days, signing veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year, $12 million pact on Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Oilers sign Mattias Ekholm to three-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday they have signed Mattias Ekholm to a three-year, $12 million contract extension that will pay the defenseman an annual average value (AAV) of $4 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Oilers sign veteran defenseman to three-year extension

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Oilers star speaks out about his future in Edmonton amid uncertainty

The Edmonton Oilers’ next summer will be clouded by record-setting contract negotiations.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Oilers veteran defenseman won't play in second round

While the Oilers came back from a two-game deficit to beat Los Angeles in the first round, they won’t be getting any reinforcements on the back end for their next series against Vegas.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 10

Oilers get good news and bad news on Mattias Ekholm

There is good news and not-so-good news regarding the status of defenseman Mattias Ekholm.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 21

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