Oliver
Ekman-Larsson
D · TOR · Offensive · Below average
- PAL
- 37
- WAR
- 0.4
- Value
- 16
- PTS
- 39
2025-26№ 116 / 325
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (Toronto Maple Leafs) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 87 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : July 16, 1991 · Karlskrona, Sweden
Drafted : 2009 · PHX · round 1, pick #6
Contract : $3,500,000 · 2024-25 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $3,500,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 2025-26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 78 | 8 | 31 | 39 | 70 |
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 77 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 52 |
| 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 80 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 76 |
| 2022-23 | Vancouver Canucks | 54 | 2 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
| 2021-22 | Vancouver Canucks | 79 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 52 |
| 2020-21 | Arizona Coyotes | 46 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 32 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 66 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 38 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | 81 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 52 |
| 2017-18 | Arizona Coyotes | 82 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 44 |
| 2016-17 | Arizona Coyotes | 79 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 48 |
| 2015-16 | Arizona Coyotes | 75 | 21 | 34 | 55 | 96 |
| 2014-15 | Arizona Coyotes | 82 | 23 | 20 | 43 | 40 |
| 2013-14 | Phoenix Coyotes | 80 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 50 |
| 2012-13 | Phoenix Coyotes | 48 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 26 |
| 2011-12 | Phoenix Coyotes | 82 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 32 |
| 2010-11 | Phoenix Coyotes | 48 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 24 |
| NHL totals | 1155 | 156 | 384 | 540 | 768 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 24 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 2011-12 | Phoenix Coyotes | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Playoff totals | 62 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 48 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2023-24
Oliver Ekman-Larsson: our analysis
2025-26 season: 78 GP, 8 G, 31 A, 39 PTS, -6 +/-, 20:36 TOI. WAR 0.4 (116th of 325) · PAL 37, below average.
In 2025-26, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 37 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.4 ranks 116th among 325 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: power play (82, well above average), offense (76, well above average) and shooting (72, above average). On the other hand, defense (11, among the weakest in the league) and possession (23, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+2.8); his biggest cost: penalties (-2.4).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 34; his WAR went from 0.1 to 0.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 16 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's story
Karlskrona was the starting point for Ekman-Larsson’s rise: he moved from Tingsryds AIF into Leksands IF and established himself as an offensively inclined blueliner in Sweden’s Allsvenskan before turning his attention to North America. Early on he stood out for creating scoring chances from the back end and for consistent point totals at junior levels.
Taken sixth overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes, he signed an entry-level deal in May 2010 and made the jump to the NHL that autumn. His first NHL assist came in October 2010 and his first goal arrived in January 2011, milestones that preceded a steady role in Arizona’s defensive corps.
Across eleven seasons with the Coyotes franchise, Ekman-Larsson became the team’s leading offensive defenseman, topping Arizona’s scoring in both 2014–15 and 2015–16. His play earned All-Star nods and Norris Trophy consideration in multiple seasons. In 2018 he agreed to a long-term eight-year extension and wore the captaincy for the club; during his tenure he set several franchise marks for a defenseman, including power-play goals and overall goals from the blue line.
A trade to the Vancouver Canucks in July 2021 brought a new chapter; after two seasons the Canucks bought out the remaining years of his contract in June 2023. He signed a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers for 2023–24, moved into a top power-play role there, and won the Stanley Cup with Florida in June 2024. He then signed a four-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on 1 July 2024 and reached the 1,000-game milestone on 13 November.
Internationally, Ekman-Larsson was Sweden’s top-scoring defenseman at the 2010 World Junior Championship, posted five points in six games, and played at the 2010 World Championship where Sweden took bronze. He later served as Sweden’s captain at the 2019 World Championship. His game is defined by offensive instincts from the back end, effectiveness on the power play and a consistent presence in the offensive zone.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 18:02
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:22
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:44
- Pts/GP
- 0.05
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 29
- Blocks
- 12
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 37.1 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
25between 11 and 37 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 20
- Games
- 81
So far: 1 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.39 pts per game (last season: 0.50).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.40 in 23-24, 0.50 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 34 → 37
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 35: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 85 %
72
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 75
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 62
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 77
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 82
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 78
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 60
- Confidence 64 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 63
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 80
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 78
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 67
- Confidence 82 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 94
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating75
- Top speed (35 %)35.2 · 72
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.47 · 68
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.6 · 83
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.4 · 73
ST — Strength62
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.139 · 67
- Body mass (50 %)-0.474 · 65
EN — Endurance77
- Ice time per game (45 %)19.6 · 78
- Total ice time (20 %)1,563 · 79
- Shift length (15 %)43.2 · 58
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.6 · 76
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.456 · 76
DU — Durability82
- Share of games played (100 %)0.862 · 82
CK — Checking78
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.638 · 77
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.226 · 78
- Season volume (10 %)4.466 · 80
FG — Fighting60
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.67 · 60
DI — Discipline63
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.076 · 63
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)1.002 · 56
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.554 · 84
PA — Passing80
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.422 · 79
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.642 · 87
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.014 · 72
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.792 · 66
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.334 · 82
SC — Scoring78
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.263 · 79
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.219 · 77
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.414 · 81
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.068 · 67
- xG per shot (10 %)0.034 · 72
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.7 · 79
DF — Defense67
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.026 · 69
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.124 · 66
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.742 · 66
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.278 · 92
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.568 · 58
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.8 · 65
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.148 · 49
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience94
- Career regular-season games (65 %)99
- Career playoff games (25 %)78
- NHL seasons (10 %)96
OV — Overall72
- DF · Defense (30 %)67
- PA · Passing (22 %)80
- SK · Skating (12 %)75
- SC · Scoring (12 %)78
- EN · Endurance (9 %)77
- ST · Strength (6 %)62
- DI · Discipline (5 %)63
- CK · Checking (4 %)78
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 75 | 78 | 67 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 78 | 75 | 71 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 72 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 70 | 66 | 67 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.4
wins above replacement
116 of 325
PAL Rating
37/ 100
Performance · Below average
156 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
16/ 100
Very poor return
8.25 M$ · expected PAL 73
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 71
- Defense
- 10
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- Offense
- 76
- Creation
- 57
- Shooting
- 72
- Possession
- 23
- Defense
- 11
- Discipline
- 27
- Power play
- 82
- Penalty kill
- 39
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 0.4 | 37 | 16 | 8.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 0.1 | 34 | 10 | 8.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | FLA | 0.6 | 66 | 38 | 8.25 M$ |
| 2022-23 | VAN | -0.4 | 22 | 4 | 8.25 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
11/ 100
Low
better than 11% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
65/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
3/ 100
Low
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 200 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 60
- Shot selection
- 49
- Penalties drawn
- 89
- Puck management
- 20
Defense
- Takeaways
- 12
- Discipline
- 4
- Safe zone exits
- 21
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 11 | 65 | 3 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 43 | 67 | 24 |
| 2023-24 | FLA | 41 | 83 | 12 |
| 2022-23 | VAN | 37 | 70 | 20 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.4
wins above replacement
-0.4 to 1.4 — 90% interval
116 of 325 defensemen
+2.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.9
- EV defense
- -1.0
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- +0.2
- Shooting
- +2.8
- Penalties
- -2.4
- Average → replacement
- +3.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 78 | 0.4 | -0.4 to 1.4 | 116/325 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 75 | 0.1 | -0.7 to 0.7 | 170/314 |
| 2023-24 | FLA | 80 | 0.6 | -0.4 to 2.2 | 74/316 |
| 2022-23 | VAN | 54 | -0.4 | -0.9 to 0.5 | 282/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 141.0 km/h51st percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.1 km/h53rd percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 435th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 41.2 %48th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 74.8 km68th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.16 km55th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.9 %50th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.5 %19th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.4 %37th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1454th percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 366th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 651st percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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OTTOliver Ekman-Larsson: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Oliver Ekman-Larsson have in 2026-27?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 0 goals and 1 point (1 assist) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Oliver Ekman-Larsson?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is 35 years old: he was born on July 17, 1991.
How tall is Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and how much does he weigh?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).
Where is Oliver Ekman-Larsson from?
Sweden: Oliver Ekman-Larsson was born in Karlskrona, Sweden.
What team does Oliver Ekman-Larsson play for?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL, at D, wearing number 95.
Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson injured?
No: Oliver Ekman-Larsson is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Oliver Ekman-Larsson?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson produced 0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 116th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 37 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Oliver Ekman-Larsson make?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson earns $8.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 16 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract end?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 16 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 116th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 34 in 2024-25 to 37 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Oliver Ekman-Larsson played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 1 point (0 goals, 1 assist).
What are Oliver Ekman-Larsson's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 1,155 games, 156 goals, 384 assists and 540 points. His best season: 2015-16, with 55 points in 75 games.
Where was Oliver Ekman-Larsson drafted?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson was drafted 6th overall (round 1) by PHX in 2009.
Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.00 points per game at home (0 in 11 games) and 0.13 on the road (1 in 8 games).
How does Oliver Ekman-Larsson perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 62 games and 18 points in his career. His pace (0.29 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.47).
Which player is most similar to Oliver Ekman-Larsson?
Mason Lohrei: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Mason Lohrei's page →Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 25 points in 2026-27, or 0.31 points per game.
Does Oliver Ekman-Larsson have siblings?
Yes: his brother Kevin Ekman-Larsson (previously signed with the Coyotes' AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners).
Is Oliver Ekman-Larsson related to anyone famous?
Yes: Kenneth Ekman (maternal grandfather, defenceman, selected to represent Sweden at the 1972 Winter Olympics); Amanda Ilestedt (cousin, Swedish footballer); les frères Fåglum (first cousins, twice removed, professional cyclists).
What is Oliver Ekman-Larsson's nationality?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is Swedish. Internationally: Sweden: junior team at the 2010 World Junior Championships (team's highest-scoring defenceman, 5 points in 6 games); 2010 World Championship (bronze medalists, played 9 games; named best player in the game vs Norway); named captain of Sweden at the 2019 World Championship.
What awards has Oliver Ekman-Larsson won?
Selected to the NHL All-Star Game (2015) ; Selected to the NHL All-Star Game (2018) ; Named captain of the Arizona Coyotes (captaincy mentioned in 2018) ; Captain of Sweden's team at the World Championship (2019) ; Nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy (2017–18 season).
How many championships has Oliver Ekman-Larsson won?
1: Stanley Cup 2024 with the Florida Panthers.
What is Oliver Ekman-Larsson's nickname?
He is nicknamed "OEL" (his initials).
Where did Oliver Ekman-Larsson play before turning pro?
Tingsryds AIF (HockeyAllsvenskan): 2007–08 season; Leksands IF: 2008–09 and 2009–10 seasons.
How many points is Oliver Ekman-Larsson projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 25 points in 81 games in 2026-27 (11 to 37 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates
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