All posts tagged "Mattias Ekholm"

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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Oilers Special Teams Shine: 25 Consecutive Penalty Kills

  The Edmonton Oilers penalty kill certainly has shined in the 2024 playoffs. They tie a franchise record with 25 consecutive kills.

  By NHL Trade Talk

• Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  4 in a Row?: Ekholm’s Offensive Contributions Crucial for Oilers

  Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm has made quite the splash in round two. In all three games of the series, Ekholm...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Oilers’ Shutdown Hockey: A New Era of Defensive Dominance

  For a third year in a row the Edmonton Oilers sent the Kings home and the true shining star is the...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  3 Oilers Playoff Tone Setters Beyond Evander vs. The Kings

  If Evander Kane isn't 100% or can't go versus the Los Angeles Kings, who sets the tone for the Edmonton Oilers...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  NHL Executive Claims Oilers Have an Exploitable Playoff Weakness

  As the Edmonton Oilers enter the NHL playoffs, they enter as favorites. One NHL executive says that the team has a...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Oilers Defensemen Proving to Be Key Offensive Weapon

  The Edmonton Oilers are the only team in the NHL this season to have three separate defensemen with double digit goals.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Mattias Ekholm’s Impact: A Defensive Force for the Oilers

  Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm has had a remarkable impact on the team's defense. He's becoming a key player in the...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Buffalo Sabres

  / 2 years ago

  3 Takeaways from Oilers’ 8-3 Blowout Win Over Sabres

  The Edmonton Oilers scored five unanswered goals in the third period tonight to walk away with an 8-3 win over the...

  By Rupert McDonald
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Unsung Hero: Real Key to Oilers Playoff Success Isn’t McDavid or Draisaitl

  Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl might be the stars of the Edmonton Oilers, but the key to playoff success is defenseman...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Analyst Points Out Oilers’ Biggest Playoff Issue on Their Blue Line

  How good is this Edmonton Oilers' blue line group? When it comes to playing the top contenders in a playoff series,...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Why Would the Edmonton Oilers Make Big Trade Deadline Moves?

  The Edmonton Oilers have turned their season around. With the trade deadline approaching, why would the team be smart to not...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Unreal Stat Line for Mattias Ekholm Shows His Value to Oilers

  One Oilers insider shed light on the Edmonton Oilers' success since the arrival of Mattias Ekholm from Nashville. His value is...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Yanni Gourde Suspended for Two Games After Charging Mattias Ekholm

  Seattle Kraken's Yanni Gourde has been suspended for two NHL games for charging Edmonton’s Mattias Ekholm.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Yanni Gourde Has Hearing for Charging Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm

  Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde will have an phone hearing with the NHL DoPS for charging Oilers’ defenseman Mattias Ekholm.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 years ago

  Coffey’s One Rule and Blunt Message to Oilers Defense Working

  New assistant and defense coach Paul Coffey only had one rule for the Edmonton Oilers blue line. His messaging was blunt,...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Calgary Flames

  / 3 years ago

  Oilers’ Ekholm Blasted by NHL Players in Rankings Response

  Mattias Ekholm was blasted by a few players during a survey on player tiers, some contending his ranking was way off.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 3 years ago

  Cleaning Up Two Oilers’ Woes: Goaltending and Team Defense

  The Edmonton Oilers laid an egg in game one of the season, being blown out by the Vancouver Canucks 8-1. What...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 3 years ago

  Oilers Quick Hits: Ekholm, Niemelainen, Erne, Draisaitl, Holloway

  There are a few noteworthy items coming out of the Oilers 8-1 loss to the Canucks and changes made at practice.

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 3 years ago

  Oilers “Laid An Egg” In Humbling 8-1 Loss to the Canucks

  The Edmonton Oilers got destroyed in their opening game of the season as the Canucks won 8-1 and Brock Boeser had...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 3 years ago

  Mattias Ekholm Looking Good for Oilers, Could Play Game 1

  Mattias Ekholm has been practicing with the Oilers and looks good. He might get spot duty in game one.

  By NHL Trade Talk