MATTIAS EKHOLM NEWS

Scores in Game 4 win Ekholm scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

Impact Ekholm tallied the Oilers' third goal of the first period. The 32-year-old defenseman hadn't scored since April 11, but he's added six helpers through 10 playoff contests. Ekholm continues to provide a steadying defensive presence on the Oilers' second pairing. He's added 14 shots on net, 25 hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in the postseason.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates two assists Ekholm provided two assists, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Impact Ekholm has picked up all six of his assists this postseason over his last four games. The 32-year-old defenseman also has eight shots on net, 23 hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-3 rating. He continues to play a key role at both ends of the ice, and with the Oilers' top-end talent, he's likely to also keep chipping in offense.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Saturday Ekholm provided an assist, three hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.

Impact Ekholm helped out on Connor McDavid's opening tally. After a slow start on offense, Ekholm finished the first round with four helpers, a plus-1 rating, seven shots on net, 20 hits and seven blocked shots over six contests. The defenseman should continue to be a force in his own zone with the ability to chip in some offense as well.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers' Mattias Ekholm enjoys playing the role of mentor to Evan Bouchard When Mattias Ekholm came from Nashville, the theory was the Edmonton Oilers needed him most to take the heat off Darnell Nurse.

APRIL 27, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Dishes two assists Ekholm notched two assists and two hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kings in Game 5.

Impact Ekholm's offense is coming around again -- he has three helpers over the last two games. One of his assists Tuesday came on the power play. He's also produced 17 hits, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through five playoff outings so far while logging top-four minutes.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet with helper Ekholm notched an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Kings in Game 4.

Impact Ekholm had the secondary helper on Evander Kane's equalizer with 3:02 left in the third period. The assist was Ekholm's first point in four playoff contests. He had 14 points and a plus-28 rating in 21 regular-season outings with the Oilers after he was traded from the Predators, but he's taken on more of a defensive assignment in the first round. The blueliner has added 15 hits, seven blocked shots, six shots on net and an even plus-minus rating in a top-four role during the postseason.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in win Ekholm notched an assist, a plus-2 rating and two hits in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Ekholm had a goal and two assists over the last three games of the regular season. Since he was traded from the Predators, he's been a cure to what ailed the Oilers, bolstering their defense while chipping in 14 points over 21 contests. The 32-year-old will likely be asked to take on larger minutes in the playoffs -- he averaged 20:47 of ice time per game in Edmonton, but he'd averaged over 22 minutes per contest in the previous six years in Nashville.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Bouchard scores OT winner, Oilers beat Avalanche 2-1

Evan Bouchard scored a power-play goal 1:50 into overtime, Stuart Skinner stopped 28 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 for their eighth straight win

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in win Ekholm scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Impact Ekholm has a goal, three assists and a plus-11 rating over his last five contests. He provided a quick response to Ben Meyers' opening tally in the first period, scoring just 36 seconds later. Ekholm has nine goals, 31 points, a plus-26 rating, 134 shots on net, 104 blocked shots and 89 hits through 77 appearances between the Oilers and the Predators.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive stalwart Saturday Ekholm posted an assist and went plus-6 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact While plus-minus has its flaws, going plus-6 is a good showing no matter how you cut it. Good things happened for the Oilers when Ekholm was on the ice Saturday. He even got involved with the offense, setting up a Zach Hyman tally in the second period. Ekholm is up to a plus-25 rating with 12 points in 19 outings with the Oilers. Through 76 contests overall, he has eight goals, 22 helpers, 131 shots on net, 104 blocked shots and 89 hits.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATHESON: Offence from defenceman Mattias Ekholm has been a bonus Mattias Ekholm has 11 points in 18 games for the Oilers, after recording only 18 points in 57 games with Nashville before the trade.

APRIL 7, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Lowetide: 5 ways Mattias Ekholm has delivered for the Oilers Ekholm is already one of the best deadline acquisitions in Edmonton Oilers history.

APRIL 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Draisaitl scores 3, Oilers beat Ducks 6-0, get playoff berth

Leon Draisaitl scored three goals to reach 50 for the season, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-0 to clinch their fourth stra...

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Generates two helpers Saturday Ekholm posted two assists and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact Ekholm ended his five-game slump when he set up Zach Hyman on the opening goal. In the third period, Ekholm added a shorthanded helper as Leon Draisaitl reached the 50-goal mark with the Oilers' last tally. Ekholm is up to 29 points, 127 shots on net, 102 blocked shots, 88 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-18 rating through 73 appearances between Edmonton and Nashville this season.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE