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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson cited poor puck management as a key factor in the team’s collapse in the third period against the Edmonton Oilers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Leafs practice news: Ekman-Larsson will play vs. Oilers, Nylander, Joshua game-time decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and did not return to the contest.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he feels ready to go after injury vs. Sharks on Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson says he’s feeling good to go for Saturday night’s game against the Oilers after exiting Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks with a lower-body injury.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 13

Why it’s time for the Maple Leafs to free Marshall Rifai

Just when the injury bug finally started to ease up on the Toronto Maple Leafs a little bit, they got hit with two more blows. First it was Dakota Mermis,

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Dodges Bullet

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have dodged a bullet with defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Ekman-Larsson got injured during the third period of Thursday night’s loss against the Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Leafs get breath of fresh air Oliver Ekman-Larsson injury update

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered a late lead on Thursday night, losing 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks in overtime on home ice — and they lost one of their most important defensemen in the process.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Maple Leafs Coach Shares Update on Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Injury After Sharks Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs absorbed another major blow on Thursday when defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left their overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks with what appeared to be a significant left-leg injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 10

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson making strong bid for Sweden’s Olympic team

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is turning back the clock this season with his offensive numbers, while still providing his steady defensive play.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Maple Leafs Avoid Injury Scare on the Blueline

The Toronto Maple Leafs received welcome news as Oliver Ekman-Larsson participated fully in practice today, avoiding what could have been another significant injury on an already battered blueline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 1

Leafs practice notes: Ekman-Larsson returns to practice, Carlo remains absent

The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have escaped yet another damaging injury after defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was seen skating with the main group at practice on Monday.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / November 30

Maple Leafs Coach Shares Injury Update After Penguins Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs did something on Saturday that they hadn't done in nearly a month, but they also kept losing players to injury. Defenseman Oliver

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 28

Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s offensive production shines amid Leafs’ early season struggles

Through the first two months, the 2025-26 season hasn’t started the way Toronto Maple Leafs fans have wished or hoped for, but Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s strong start to the year shouldn’t be lost in frustration.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 19

Oliver Ekman-Larsson says defensive corps is looking to build on chemistry from last season

With training camp well underway, there’s the traditional preseason optimism inside the Toronto Maple Leafs’ dressing room, including from those on the blue line.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Maple Leafs: ‘I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think we could win’

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is confident that his team has what it takes to win a Stanley Cup. Ekman-Larsson made an appearance on Leafs Morning Take with Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill on Thursday, outlining why he feels the Leafs are capable of reaching the hockey summit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 16

Maple Leafs defenseman could assume new role next season

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 16

What does a successful 2024-25 season look like for Oliver Ekman-Larsson?

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a four-year contract in the 2024 offseason as part of what was a total reshaping of their defensive corps.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 7

The Athletic ranks Toronto Maple Leafs 15th in contract efficiency

This summer has seen somewhat of a reshuffling of the books for the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Mitch Marner walking out the door, John Tavares signing a team-friendly deal, and Matthew Knies earning his first standard contract, things look a little different on the Maple Leafs’ PuckPedia headed into the fall.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 8

Too much was asked of Oliver Ekman-Larsson in 2024-25

There’s a pretty big difference between last June and this one for Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Last year, Ekman-Larsson was averaging around three hits a night and being heralded for his role in the Panthers march to the Stanley Cup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 2

Finding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next version of Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett has become a polarizing figure in recent weeks, ever since the Leafs were unceremoniously eliminated from the NHL playoffs. There’s speculation that the 6’1” centre could command as much as $10M a year in free agency.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson to miss game against Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be held out of the lineup Saturday versus the Atlantic Division rival Montreal Canadiens due to an undisclosed injury, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Friday per Arun Srinivasan of The Leafs Nation.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / February 1