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Oilers' Ekholm Out for Conference Finals, Return Hopeful

5/17/2025

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Edmonton Oilers' defenseman Mattias Ekholm will be sidelined for the first two games of the Western Conference Final due to an undisclosed injury, leaving fans anxious. However, head coach Kris Knoblauch remains hopeful for his swift return. Meanwhile, goaltender Calvin Pickard is also out but could be back in action soon as the Oilers prepare to face the winner of the Dallas-Winnipeg series.

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Edmonton Oilers' defenseman Mattias Ekholm will be sidelined for the first two games of the Western Conference Final due to an undisclosed injury, leaving fans anxious. However, head coach Kris Knoblauch remains hopeful for his swift return. Meanwhile, goaltender Calvin Pickard is also out but could be back in action soon as the Oilers prepare to face the winner of the Dallas-Winnipeg series.