Oilers defenceman Ekholm to miss first-round playoff series against Kings

Oilers' Ekholm ruled out for first round

EDMONTON, Alberta — Mattias Ekholm will not be available for the Edmonton Oilers' first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday.

Oilers rule out Ekholm for 1st-round series

Oilers rule out Ekholm for 1st-round series Mattias Ekholm will not be available for the Edmonton

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On Monday, Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch updated fans that defenseman Mattias Ekholm will not play in the first round of the playoffs.

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Oilers D Mattias Ekholm out for first round of playoffs

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm will not be ready for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as an undisclosed injury continues to linger.

Oilers rule out defenseman Mattias Ekholm for 1st-round series against the Kings

Mattias Ekholm will not be available for the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings. Ekholm's absence is a significant blow to the defending Western Conference champions’ blue line in their attempt to make another long playoff…