Mattias Ekholm — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mattias Ekholm is an NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Mattias Ekholm has 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in 14 games, a 36-point pace over 84 games. He is 8th on the Edmonton Oilers in scoring. All 6 came at even strength. He is averaging 21:00 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Mattias Ekholm, a fourth-round pick, is a highly impactful defenseman who plays top-pair minutes late in his career. He excels at suppressing opposing chances at even strength, contributing to defensive stability.
His offensive game is also strong, as he consistently gets to dangerous scoring areas and produces points at a high rate by shooting from everywhere on the ice.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Born | May 24, 1990 (age 36) in Borlange, Sweden |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 4, Pick 102 — NSH |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +20 | 16 | 16 | 12.5% | 21:00 | 53.2% | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.7 | +0.3 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 65th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | 16 | 12.5% | 1 | 3 | 0.43 | 0.9 | 0.22 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 82 | 6 | 35 | 41 | 9.5 |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 8.0 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 11 | 34 | 45 | 11.9 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 3.3 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 6 | 25 | 31 | -1.0 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 2.9 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 5.5 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 8 | 36 | 44 | 6.0 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 3.3 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 1.3 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 5.6 |
| 2014-15 | 80 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 3.2 |
| 2013-14 | 62 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Mattias Ekholm has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.7 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.9 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 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Mattias Ekholm's WAR this season?
Mattias Ekholm has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Mattias Ekholm have this season?
Mattias Ekholm has 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 14 games this season.
Is Mattias Ekholm a good defenseman?
Mattias Ekholm ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Mattias Ekholm's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mattias Ekholm has accumulated 61.2 career GAR and 407 points.
How tall is Mattias Ekholm, and how much does he weigh?
Mattias Ekholm is 6'5" tall and weighs 225 lb. Born May 24, 1990 (age 36) in Borlange, Sweden.
How does Mattias Ekholm score across situations in 2026-27?
Mattias Ekholm has 6 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Mattias Ekholm's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Mattias Ekholm has scored on 12.5% of 16 shots in 2026-27.