"At 34 years old, Ekman-Larsson is playing some of the best hockey of his career. Through 33 games, he has six goals and 16 assists for 22 points, while sitting at a plus-one rating. Those numbers lead the Leafs' defence in scoring and highlight just how important he has been to this group. His resurgence is especially impressive considering where he was just a few seasons ago."
"What separates Ekman-Larsson from the rest of the Leafs' blue line is his reliability in all situations. He has been strong defensively, smart with his positioning, and effective at moving the puck up ice. He has also produced more offence than any Leafs defenceman this season and is currently tied with Mitch Marner for six goals. With injuries piling up on the blue line, Ekman-Larsson earned a spot on the top pairing alongside Morgan Rielly."
Oliver Ekman-Larsson has provided consistent, high-level play for the Toronto Maple Leafs amid team inconsistency. He has six goals and 16 assists for 22 points through 33 games and a plus-one rating, leading Leafs defencemen in scoring. At 34, he is experiencing a career resurgence after inconsistent seasons in Vancouver and a buyout, with improvements beginning in 2023-24 with the Florida Panthers. He is reliable in all situations, demonstrates strong defensive positioning, and excels at moving the puck with accurate first passes. His calm breakouts often create odd-man rushes and earned him a top-pairing role with Morgan Rielly.
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