Category: Mattias Ekholm
Oilers’ Ekholm, Bouchard Pairing Among the NHL’s Elite
Ken HollandIn February 2023, Ken Holland made his boldest move as the Edmonton Oilers general manager when he dealt Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer, and a first-round pick to acquire Mattias Ekholm…
Read moreKraken's Gourde suspended 2 games for charging
NHL Department of Player SafetyKraken forward Yanni Gourde received a two-game suspension for charging during Seattle's 4-2 loss at the Oilers on Thursday.
Read moreTJ Oshie will make his return from injury against Rangers
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will get veteran forward TJ Oshie back into their lineup on Saturday when they take on the New York Rangers. Head coach Spencer Carbery revealed the news during his post morning skate […]
Read more3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Dominant 6-1 Win Over Hurricanes
Warren FoegeleThe Edmonton Oilers opened their crucial six-game homestand with a 6-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday (Dec. 6) at Rogers Place. Zach Hyman notched his second hat trick…
Read moreTJ Oshie is already working out again days after getting hurt
Mattias EkholmTJ Oshie suffered a scary upper-body injury against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, appearing to get hit in the head by defenseman Mattias Ekholm when the two collided at the blue line. A dazed Oshie […]
Read moreTJ Oshie placed on injured reserve
Caps’With defenseman Martin Fehervary headed back to the Capitals’ roster, TJ Oshie has been placed on injured reserve due to the upper-body injury he suffered against the Edmonton Oilers on Black Friday. Oshie collided hard […]
Read moreLauren Oshie provides encouraging update after TJ Oshie’s scary injury: ‘TJ’s doing much better this morning’
Mattias EkholmTJ Oshie was injured in the second period of the Washington Capitals’ 5-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Black Friday. In a freak play, Oshie collided hard into Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm at the […]
Read moreMetropolitan Notes: Oshie, Martin, Texier, Lazar
T.J. OshieNotes from the Metropolitan including T.J. Oshie out for Washington's road trip, another Islander veteran lands on IR, and more.
Read moreTJ Oshie leaves game dazed after colliding hard into Mattias Ekholm
TJ OshieTJ Oshie suffered a scary injury in Friday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. The forward, who has a history of concussions, collided hard with Oilers’ defenseman Mattias Ekholm as the Capitals tried to enter the […]
Read more5 Observations From Oilers’ Underwhelming First 5 Games
Mattias EkholmThe Stanley Cup-contending Edmonton Oilers have a less-than-ideal record after their first five games, going 1-3-1 in that span. It’s early, and there have been some obvious insights like Mattias…
Read more5 Oilers With Big Expectations Heading Into 2023-24
Connor BrownAs a team, the Edmonton Oilers have big expectations this season. The Oilers led the league in goals and had the top power play last season. There are five players on the Oilers that stand out this season with some big expectations. I’m not expecting Campbell to finish second in Vezina Trophy voti...
Read morePredators Draft Targets with the 24th Overall Pick
Mattias EkholmIn less than one week, 32 teams will finally put months of scouting to use as they select the talent that is expected to push the needle toward success, and…
Read morePredators 2022-23 Report Cards: Mattias Ekholm
Nashville PredatorsWelcome to the Nashville Predators 2022-23 report card series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at each Predators player from the past season, break down how their campaign went, and…
Read more3 Players the Oilers Could Draft With Their Top Pick
Edmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers will not be selecting on the first day of the 2023 NHL Draft, which takes place June 28 at Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators. It’s in the second round, but because the Oilers won’t be drafting anyone earlier, that pick might as well be considered their first-roun...
Read moreOilers ease past Kings in Game 5, take lead in Western 1st Round
Edmonton OilersEDMONTON -- Nick Bjugstad scored twice for the Edmonton Oilers in a 6-3 win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place on Tuesday. Game 6 will be played at Los Angeles on Saturday. Stuart Skinner made 25 saves; he was pulled in Game 4 after allowin...
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