Defencman Mattias Ekholm could play for the Oilers in the Western Conference finals, head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters Tuesday, according to Derek Van Diest of NHL.com.

The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of advancing to the Western Conference Final, holding a 3-1 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. Coach Kris Knoblauch announced that defenseman Mattias Ekholm,

The Edmonton Oilers took a 3-1 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of their playoff series, putting them just one win away from the Western Conference Final. Edmonton will be heading back on the road for Game 5 as they look to close the series out.

This isn’t the first time Evander Kane has been a pain to the Golden Knights, and he has helped bring a physicality to the Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton goalkeeper Calvin Pickard is expected to miss the remainder of the Oilers' Western Conference semifinal series versus the Vegas Golden Knights due to injury, TSN reported Monday.

The Golden Knights accuse the Oilers of targeting Adin Hill after a heated collision with Evander Kane in Game 4 of their series.