Mattias Ekholm is a Swedish defenceman for the Edmonton Oilers as of 2025. Drafted by Nashville in 2009, he debuted in the NHL in 2011 but was sent back to Sweden, where he won the 2012 Borje Salming Award and helped Brynas win the league title. He returned to North America and became a regular for the Predators in 2013-14. Ekholm reached career highs in 2018-19 with 44 points and a +27 rating. He signed a four-year, $25 million extension with Nashville in 2021 and was traded to Edmonton on Feb. 28, 2023.
In his second season with the Oilers, Ekholm had 45 points and a team-leading +44 rating. He played key minutes in the 2024 playoffs, including 68:49 short-handed time, and scored in three straight games during the Second Round. Edmonton reached Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, losing to Florida. Ekholm was later named to Sweden’s roster for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.
Mattias Ekholm Stanley Cup Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Mattias Ekholm has made 2 appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals during his NHL career as of June 2025. His first was in 2017 with the Nashville Predators, who lost the series to the Pittsburgh Penguins. His second was in 2024 with the Edmonton Oilers, who lost to the Florida Panthers. Across both finals, he played 13 games, recorded 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points, and finished with a -3 rating. He has no Stanley Cup wins, as per Statmuse.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | Florida Panthers | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Mattias Ekholm NHL Conference Final Appearances, Wins, and Losses
Mattias Ekholm has made 3 appearances in the Conference Finals during his NHL career as of June 2025. His first was in 2017 with the Nashville Predators, where they defeated the Anaheim Ducks to reach the Stanley Cup Final. He reached the Conference Finals with the Edmonton Oilers in both 2024 and 2025, facing the Dallas Stars each time. In 2024, the Oilers won the series, while the outcome in 2025 is ongoing.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2017 | Anaheim Ducks | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 | Dallas Stars | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Dallas Stars | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Mattias Ekholm NHL Division Final Appearances, Wins and Losses
Mattias Ekholm has made 5 Division Final appearances in his NHL career as of June 2025. He reached the round with the Nashville Predators in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and with the Edmonton Oilers in 2023 and 2024. He won the series in 2017 and 2024. Ekholm played 33 Division Final games in total, scoring 5 goals and adding 12 assists for 17 points.
| Year | Opponent | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
| 2016 | San Jose Sharks | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2017 | St. Louis Blues | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | Winnipeg Jets | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | Vancouver Canucks | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
FAQs on Mattias Ekholm
A. Mattias Ekholm's overall rating in NHL 25 is 87.
A. Mattias Ekholm shares three children, William, Mya, and Leon Ekholm, with his wife, Ida Bjornstad.
A. Mattias Ekholm was drafted in the fourth round of the 2009 NHL Draft.
A. Mattias Ekholm is signed to a 4-year, $25,000,000 contract with a cap hit of $6,250,000 per season, playing for the Edmonton Oilers.
A. Oilers acquire Mattias Ekholm from Predators for a package including Tyson Barrie.
