Mattias Ekholm — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mattias Ekholm is an NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Mattias Ekholm has 6 goals, 35 assists and 41 points in 82 games, worth 8.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned blueliner, Mattias Ekholm is in his 15th NHL season, having played 966 career games. At 36 years old, he continues to be a high-impact defenseman, contributing 6 goals and 35 assists for 41 points over a full 82-game schedule this season, earning a 10.3 GAR. His peak performance saw a 13.6 GAR in 2023-24, demonstrating his sustained elite play.
Ekholm's significant value is predominantly driven by his even-strength offense, which accounts for an impressive +11.7 GAR. He consistently drives offensive production and creates scoring chances from the defensive zone during 5-on-5 play.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 4, Pick 102 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 6 | 35 | 41 | +31 | 30 | 131 | 4.6% | 20:34 | 53.0% | 9.1 | 0.6 | 8.0 | 1.43 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.3 | +0.6 | +0.4 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 74th, GAR 92th, WAR 92th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 6 | 35 | 41 | 8.0 |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 6.0 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 11 | 34 | 45 | 10.4 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 5.2 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 3.3 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 5.6 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 8 | 36 | 44 | 7.8 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 4.3 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 1.9 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 7.5 |
| 2014-15 | 80 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 4.8 |
| 2013-14 | 62 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1.6 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mattias Ekholm has been worth 8.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 92nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.4 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mattias Ekholm's GAR this season?
Mattias Ekholm has been worth 8.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 92nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Mattias Ekholm's WAR this season?
Mattias Ekholm has been worth about 1.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 92nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Mattias Ekholm have this season?
Mattias Ekholm has 6 goals and 35 assists for 41 points in 82 games this season.
Is Mattias Ekholm a good defenseman?
Mattias Ekholm ranks in the 92nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Mattias Ekholm's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mattias Ekholm has accumulated 66.7 career GAR and 401 points.
When was Mattias Ekholm drafted?
Mattias Ekholm was drafted in 2009 — Round 4, Pick 102 — NSH.