Ekholm, Pickard May Play Later in Western Conference Final: Oilers Coach

Edmonton Oilers balance rest vs. maintaining momentum ahead of Round 3

This team doesn't have the best track record recently when it comes to returning from time off after being on a roll

Ekholm, Pickard may play later in Western Conference Final: Oilers coach

Rest could be good for the Edmonton Oilers as they await their Western Conference Final rival.

Oilers Will Benefit From Time Off Before Western Conference Final - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More

The Edmonton Oilers will use the time off before the NHL Western Conference Final to rest, and be prepared to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

Brutal injury news for Oilers for the Western Conference Final

The Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games in the second round of the postseason and now await the winners of the series between the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars to face off against them in the Western Conference Final. However on Friday, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that the Oilers are dealing with injured players that will not be ready for the start of the Western final series, per Daily Face-Off. Goalie Cal…

BLOG: Oilers optimistic Ekholm will return during Conference Final

Veteran defenceman's status has been upgraded to day-to-day as the team prepares to play either Dallas or Winnipeg starting next week

Oilers optimistic that Ekholm will join them at some point in Round 3

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch gives the latest status update on defenceman Mattias Ekholm, says he can’t see him playing Games 1 or 2, and they won’t rush him, but is optimistic he’ll return at some point in the Western Conference Final.