Mattias Ekholm: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 21

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: DeBoer doldrums

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: Stars HC Pete DeBoer doldrums

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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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Oilers make surprising blue line decision for Game 1 vs. Kings

In what might be seen as a surprising move ahead of Game 1 against the Kings, the Oilers are turning to Josh Brown as part of their blue line corps.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Oilers Who Need to Step Up in Mattias Ekholm’s Absence

Despite all the hits the Edmonton Oilers have taken this season, they have managed to stay afloat and will themselves into the playoffs. When one man went down, it seemed that someone else stepped into his role as best he could and kept the team moving along.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 14

Oilers D Mattias Ekholm out for first round of playoffs

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm will not be ready for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as an undisclosed injury continues to linger.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm out with injury for opening round series against Kings

The Edmonton Oilers will be without veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm for the team’s first-round series against the Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Kings, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed Monday per team broadcaster Bob Stauffer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / April 14

Key Oilers Defenseman Out for First-Round of Playoffs

The road back to the Stanley Cup Finals is a treacherous one for the Edmonton Oilers. The Western Conference is loaded with talent, and each round will be a battle to win.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Evander Kane Ready, But Ekholm to Miss First Round for Oilers

Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed on Monday that the Edmonton Oilers will be without top-pairing defenseman Mattias Ekholm for the entire first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 14

Oilers Injury Update: Josh Brown recalled as Ekholm expected to miss at least the first round of playoffs with Frederic, Kane questionable

It’s a busy Monday morning of housekeeping in Oil Country as Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch provided some of the most clarity so far about the status of his many players stuck in the infirmary.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Oiler News and Rumors: Ekholm, Hutson, Jonsson, Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers continue to bolster their roster and pipeline ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, signing two promising prospects while preparing for a familiar first-round opponent.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 13

How the Oilers should fill Mattias Ekholm’s minutes in the playoffs

The hits just keep on coming. Between Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl sustaining injuries just a game apart, and trade deadline acquisition Trent Frederic reaggravating his ankle injury a mere six seconds into his very first shift with the team, the Edmonton Oilers really just can’t seem to catch a break.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Can the Oilers Make Stanley Cup Run if Ekholm Is Out for the Playoffs?

When Mattias Ekholm exited early from the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place on Friday (April 11), concern for the health of the veteran left-side defenceman spread rapidly across Oil Country.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / April 13

NHL Insider Confirms Brutal Oilers' Injury News Teased by Coach

The Edmonton Oilers’ championship hopes took a potential hit Saturday following the concerning development taking place on Friday's win over the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

The Edmonton Oilers Are Without Top-Tier Blueliner

The Edmonton Oilers are stuck between a rock and a hard place in 2024-25. Players like Jeff Skinner could be considered difference makers throughout their career.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Key Oilers defenseman expected to miss extended time

The Oilers won’t have key two-way defenseman Mattias Ekholm available when they begin their first-round playoff series next weekend.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 12

Mattias Ekholm could be done for season with ‘serious injury’, Oilers recall two from Bakersfield

From bad to worse. The injury bug has bitten the Edmonton Oilers hard in recent weeks and months, and the latest blow could be the most devastating yet, as the team could be without Mattias Ekholm for the remainder of their season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Injury Update: Oilers Get Brutal News on Mattias Ekholm’s Status

As per Ryan Rishaug of TSN, Mattias Ekholm might be done for the season with the Edmonton Oilers. After leaving Friday’s game versus the San Jose Sharks with a mysterious injury, updates on Saturday are that the issue is serious.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Oilers Clinch Playoffs, But Injury Concerns for Ekholm, Hyman

The Edmonton Oilers officially clinched a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Friday night, their sixth straight, with a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm, Zach Hyman leave game against Sharks with injuries

Edmonton Oilers’ forward Zach Hyman and defenseman Mattias Ekholm left Friday’s game against the San Jose Sharks with undisclosed injuries and did not return.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11

GDB 79.0: Skinner and Ekholm Return as Oilers Look to Clinch Playoff Spot

The Edmonton Oilers need one victory, or a regulation loss by the Calgary Flames, to officially clinch a playoff spot. It has been inevitable for weeks that the Oilers would make the playoffs, but tonight they can make it official, and they can do so while welcoming Stuart Skinner and Mattias Ekholm back into the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm to return following seven-game injury absence

Edmonton Oilers veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm will make his return to the lineup Friday versus the Pacific Division rival San Jose Sharks, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed per team broadcaster Bob Stauffer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 9