Edmonton's legendary defenseman Kevin Lowe attributed the Oilers’ back-to-back Stanley Cup losses to the Florida Panthers to defenseman Mattias Ekholm’s uncharacteristic plays.

Ekholm’s 93 minutes versus elites ranked second to Nurse among the regulars on defence, with his Dangerous Fenwick percentage (smart Corsi, or smart expected goal share) of 54 percent more than ...

If he were to sign a new deal, it would be for when he’s 36 and possibly older, if the Oilers gave him term. Just eight d-men ...

The Edmonton Oilers are wasting no time in securing their defensive core for the future, according to insider Bob Stauffer.

Mattias Ekholm plays for Edmonton Oilers now. But he'll forever hold the Nashville Predators near his heart, he says, before first game since trade ...

NHL insider Bob Stauffer strongly believes the Oilers will extend three of their key players, Connor McDavid, Jake Walman, ...

I don't think I'm playing 26 minutes, but I think I'm ready to somewhat of a normal role." Oilers' Mattias Ekholm set for return in Game 5 vs. Stars ...

The Nashville Predators are 7-10-0 and could be pondering a rebuild. If they go that route, defenseman Mattias Ekholm ’s name will be at the top of the list of trade targets on their roster.

Imposing 6-foot-4, 215-pound defensemen with thick beards and hard stares aren’t supposed to do that. Mattias Ekholm reminded everyone that he can.

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening to face the Utah Hockey Club. Ekholm has missed the previous six contests due to this ...

When Mattias Ekholm returns to the Edmonton Oilers lineup, the team has quite the predicament on their hands. Where does their best all-around defenceman fit? It’s been nearly two months since ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a four-year, $25 million extension keeping him under contract through the 2025-26 season.