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Mattias Ekholm

Defenseman · Edmonton Oilers

2009 Draft, Rd 4 Pick 11 (#102) — Nashville Predators

Next Game

Sun, Apr 26 · 9:30 PM ET @ Ducks

ESPN, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS2, Victory+

Age 356'5"225 lbsShoots LeftBorlange, SWE

Current Season

GP

82

Goals

6

Assists

35

Points

41

+/-

+32

S%

4.6%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 24@ ANA000-3120:16
Apr 22vs ANA011-1120:16
Apr 20vs ANA011+2223:00
Apr 16vs VAN000+2019:01
Apr 13vs COL000+1122:21

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$6.25M

Total Value

$25.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Playoffs
Ekholm Hits Playoffs Streak 12 - Oilers Vet Rolls On

Mattias Ekholm laces up for his 12th straight NHL playoffs, a testament to the Swedish blueliner's ironman reliability that front offices envy. Edmonton leans on his steady hand as they gear up for another deep run, with whispers in the room about how his experience anchors a blue line that's faced injury fire this year. This streak isn't luck - it's the kind of quiet grind that separates contenders from pretenders in the brutal playoff grind.

Edmonton Oilers
Playoffs
Ekholm Pre-Raw Soundbites Drop

Mattias Ekholm steps to the mic ahead of a pivotal matchup, and you know the Oilers' shutdown vet doesn't mince words when the playoffs heat up. He's been that steady hand through McDavid's Cup runs and now dissects the game plan with the precision that makes him indispensable. Front offices around the league tune in because Ekholm's takes often hint at lineup tweaks or injury edges that shift series outcomes.

Edmonton Oilers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mattias Ekholm's stats this season?
Mattias Ekholm has 6 goals and 35 assists for 41 points in 82 games this season.
What team does Mattias Ekholm play for?
Mattias Ekholm is a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers.
What is Mattias Ekholm's contract?
Mattias Ekholm has a cap hit of $6.25M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Mattias Ekholm drafted?
Mattias Ekholm was drafted in the 2009 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators in Round 4, Pick 11 (102 overall).
Where is Mattias Ekholm from?
Mattias Ekholm is 35 years old and was born in Borlange, SWE.