“Trainers have done a tremendous job”: Matthias Ekholm on possible return for Western Conference Final

With the Edmonton Oilers soon to be up against the Dallas Stars for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Matthias Ekholm has marked his return. The defenseman has been recovering from an undisclosed injury since April 11. However, he might make a return at the Western Conference Final. Matthias Ekholm prepares for a return in an upcoming matchEarlier on Monday, Matthias Ekholm was spotted on the ice preparing to play for the Oilers. The team is soon slated to compete against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Arena for the Stanley Cup. Their first game is set to take place on the 21st of May at 8 pm ET. Ekholm was last seen in a match that the Oilers won against the San Jose Sharks.While speaking of his return with the Edmonton Oilers, Ekholm said, “I feel good, I didn’t think I was going to be in this position this quick, so I’m really happy about that. Our trainers have done a tremendous job with me, and the healing has gone better than I thought. But still, I’m just trying to take it day by day.”While speaking about his presence on Monday, he also shared, “Today was the first time with the team on the ice in a full practice and I thought it went pretty well and now it’s a matter of how I feel tomorrow." He also addressed his diagnosis and shared, “It’s a tough diagnosis to get at the time. I’m 35 soon (May 24) and still healing, so I guess that’s a good thing and I’m happy to be here now. I can’t rule anything out, I’m trying to be on a day-to-day basis and I’m happy that I’ve come this far.”Also Read: Edmonton Oilers set for a major comeback surge as key players near returnWhile the Edmonton Oilers performed well at the absence of Ekholm, getting him back on the ice would be an added advantage of the team. Commenting on the same Leon Draisaitl shared, “It would be massive, he’s been arguably our best defenseman for the last two or three years now.”