Ekman-Larsson did not play in Toronto's previous game, but should re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old Swedish defenseman has 38 points (8G / 30A) in 73 games this season.
The Maple Leafs were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks, and they also lost Ekman-Larsson, who exited the game after only 7:03 time-on-ice due to a middle-body injury. Ekman-Larsson did not play in Toronto's following game, but he could re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old Swedish defenseman has 38 points (8G / 30A) in 73 games this season.
The Maple Leafs were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks, and they also lost Ekman-Larsson, who exited the game after only 7:03 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. With only six games remaining in the season, it is unclear when or if Ekman-Larsson will be targeting a return.
The Maple Leafs were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks, and they also lost Ekman-Larsson, who exited the game after only 7:03 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. With only six games remaining in the season, it is unclear when or if Ekman-Larsson will be targeting a return.
Ekman-Larsson did not play on Sunday and was not at Toronto's morning skate on Tuesday following the birth of his child. The 34-year-old Swedish defenseman is having a resurgent season, with 35 points (8G / 27A) in 65 games. This marks the most points he has had in a season since 2018-19, when he scored 44 points (14G / 30A) in 81 games as a member of the Arizona Coyotes.
Ekman-Larsson did not play on Sunday and was not at Toronto's morning skate on Tuesday. It is unclear what his status is heading into their game against the New York Islanders. The 34-year-old Swedish defenseman is having a resurgent season, with 35 points (8G / 27A) in 65 games. This marks the most points he has had in a season since 2018-19, when he scored 44 points (14G / 30A) in 81 games as a member of the Arizona Coyotes.
With the trade deadline less than 48 hours away, the Maple Leafs are protecting their assets and keeping several players out of the lineup on Wednesday, including Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The 34-year-old Swedish defenseman is averaging 20:47 time-on-ice and has 35 points (8G / 27A) in 61 games, his best point production since scoring 44 points in the 2018-19 season.
Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury early in the first period of Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings and did not return. The 34-year-old blue-liner has played every game this season and will keep that streak intact, drawing into the lineup on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He has eight goals and 23 assists in 50 games.
Ekman-Larsson suffered the injury during the first period of Wednesday's game and did not return. The 34-year-old blue-liner is yet to miss a game this season, registering eight goals and 23 assists in 50 games. We should get an update on his status ahead of Toronto's game against the Golden Knights on Friday.
Maple Leafs' head coach Craig Berube said Ekman-Larsson's illness is minor but decided it was best to give him some rest on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs return to action for Game 5 on Wednesday in Toronto.
Ekman-Larsson missed the final four games of the regular season but is expected to be in the lineup when the Maple Leafs open their series vs. Ottawa. Ekman-Larsson finished the 2024-25 season with 29 points (4G / 25A) in 77 games.
Ekman-Larsson showed no signs of an injury in last Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, playing a team-high 25:14 time-on-ice, but did not play Toronto's following two games, and is uncertain for game one of the playoffs. The 33-year-old Ekman-Larsson is averaging 21:04 time-on-ice and has 29 points (4G / 25A) in 77 games this season.
Ekman-Larsson showed no signs of an injury in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, playing a team-high 25:14 time-on-ice, but will not play on Saturday due to an undisclosed ailment. The 33-year-old Ekman-Larsson is averaging 21:04 time-on-ice and has 29 points (4G / 25A) in 77 games this season.
