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The Oilers are not limping into this Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers

Connor McDavid is fine after leaving practice early over the weekend, and the Edmonton Oilers are not limping into the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers this time

JUNE 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Assist in return from injury Ekholm (undisclosed) played 15:52 in Thursday's 6-3 win in Game 5. He picked up an assist.

Impact It was his playoff debut. Ekholm was also active in the lanes, blocking two shots. He acts as a ballast for the Edmonton defense corps and will be especially valuable against the heavy, aggressive Panthers as the two teams battle to lift Lord Stanley.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Oilers D Mattias Ekholm expected to return for Game 5 vs. Stars Deadspin | Oilers D Mattias Ekholm expected to return for Game 5 vs. Stars

MAY 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ekholm back? Great. Edmonton's new d-man pairings? Worrisome Mattias Ekholm back? Great. Edmonton's new defence pairings? Worrisome

MAY 29, 2025 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Set to play in Game 5 Ekholm (undisclosed) will draw into the lineup for Game 5 against Dallas on Thursday.

Impact Ekholm had already been listed as an option to return, but it wasn't initially clear if he'd immediately play or receive a little more time before drawing into the lineup. Now he seems settled that Ekholm will make his 2025 playoff debut Thursday. He's projected to serve on the top pairing alongside Evan Bouchard, and Edmonton is expected to go with a 12-6 configuration, which implies that Ekholm isn't being eased back in. Troy Stecher is set to be a healthy scratch after dressing in the past six games.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Ekholm makes playoff debut with Edmonton Oilers after injury The elite defenceman will make his return Thursday against the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final.

MAY 29, 2025 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

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MAY 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

McDavid and Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a row

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Available for Thursday Ekholm (undisclosed) is available to draw into the lineup for Thursday's Game 5 in Dallas, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Impact Although Edmonton has allowed just two goals over its past three games, getting Ekholm back will nevertheless be a meaningful boost to the team's defense. The 35-year-old had nine goals, 33 points, 30 PIM, 143 shots, 42 hits and 95 blocks across 65 regular-season games, but he hasn't played in the 2025 playoffs due to the injury. The Oilers might dress seven defensemen in an effort to ease Ekholm back into the lineup, but a 12-6 split is also an option, especially with Connor Brown (undisclosed) and Zach Hyman (upper body) expected to be unavailable.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers' Zach Hyman leaves Game 4 after hit from Stars' Mason Marchment

Oilers winger Zach Hyman suffered an upper-body injury against the Stars in Game 4 of the NHL’s Western Conference final

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out Tuesday Ekholm (undisclosed) will not be available for Game 4 against the Stars on Tuesday, per Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

Impact Ekholm last suited up in the regular season April 11 against San Jose, so his ice time will most likely be managed once he's cleared to return to the lineup. Troy Stecher will probably be a healthy scratch when that time comes. Ekholm's next chance to play will be in Game 5 on Thursday in Dallas.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers defenceman Troy Stecher might draw short straw if Mattias Ekholm returns but that's fine with him Edmonton's top defender Ekholm has been injured since April 11.

MAY 27, 2025 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Edmonton Oilers Survive Without Mattias Ekholm, But He Could Be The Final Puzzle Piece The Edmonton Oilers have been thriving in the current Stanley Cup playoffs, taking a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference final serie...

MAY 26, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Oilers' key D-man teases Game 4 return as Edmonton eyes Stanley Cup berth - "Gonna be soon" The Edmonton Oilers could get a major boost from the return of injured blue liner Mattias Ekholm for Game 4 of the team’s Western Conference...

MAY 26, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Game-time call heading into Game 4 Ekholm (undisclosed) remains a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 4 matchup with Dallas, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact Ekholm has yet to get into a postseason contest due to his lingering undisclosed injury. In his 65 regular-season appearances this year, the veteran blueliner notched nine goals and 24 assists, including seven power-play points, and could offer decent depth production once cleared to play.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Ekholm (undisclosed) won't play against Dallas on Sunday in Game 3, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Ekholm hasn't played yet this playoffs after missing 16 of Edmonton's final 21 games of the 2024-25 regular season. He is day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's Game 4 matchup versus the Stars.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out of Games 3 and 4 Per Ryan Rishaug of TSN, head coach Kris Knoblauch has not ruled Ekholm (undisclosed) out of Games 3 and 4.

Impact Ekholm is still day-to-day according to Knoblauch. He has missed 23 of the last 24 games, seeing just 1:52 of ice time in his only game back March 26 versus the Stars. Should Ekholm return to the lineup, look for John Klingberg to likely be the odd-man out.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton Oilers dare to dream as key D-man nears his return ahead of the Western Conference Final What a gift it would be to deliver Mattias Ekholm from injury in time to impact Western Conference Final

MAY 16, 2025 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Unavailable for Games 1 and 2 Per Ryan Rishaug of TSN, Ekholm (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Games 1 and 2 in the Western Conference Final, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Impact Knoblauch is optimistic that Ekholm will return at some point in Round 3 as he has missed 21 of the Oilers' last 22 games, seeing only 1:52 of ice time April 11 in his only game since March 26 versus Dallas. Ekholm had nine goals, 24 assists, 143 shots on goal and 95 blocked shots across 65 regular-season games in 2024-25.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Ekholm (undisclosed) has resumed skating but isn't close to being ready to return to the lineup, according to Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk on Monday.

Impact Ekholm spent most of March and April on the shelf due to a lingering injury before being ruled out indefinitely near the end of the regular season. He is still weeks away from playing, and a potential return to the lineup in the postseason remains unclear. Ekholm had nine goals, 33 points, 143 shots on net, 95 blocked shots and 42 hits across 65 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers a deeper team than the one the Golden Knights beat in the 2023 NHL playoffs

The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Doubtful in round two Ekholm (undisclosed) is reportedly making progress but is unlikely to be available until after the second round, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports Monday.

Impact Ekholm will not only need the Oilers to get past the Kings in the first round -- the series is currently tied 2-2 -- but probably make it to the Western Conference Finals. Getting the veteran back would certainly bolster the Oilers' blue line, considering he put up a solid 33 points in 65 games when healthy this year.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers face another playoff test after playing awful defense in back-to-back losses to LA Kings

The Edmonton Oilers know how to perform when they’re facing playoff series deficits

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

The start of the NHL playoffs has been hard-hitting, with just about everyone getting physical

The NHL playoffs are off to a heavy-hitting start

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Kings take yet another shot at the mighty Oilers in clubs' 4th straight Stanley Cup playoff meeting

The Los Angeles Kings are determined to make the fourth time the charm

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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