Ekman-Larsson was a healthy scratch during Thursday's loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson has been relied upon heavily by the Canucks this season, averaging 20:28 of ice time per game. Through 40 contests he has 19 points, but holds a minus-14 rating. He likely won't watch many more games from the press box, but it's worth monitoring his status ahead of Saturday's contest.

Ekman-Larsson notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson helped out on the first and last of the Canucks' goals, with the former coming on the power play. The 31-year-old defenseman's previous multi-point effort was Dec. 7, and he picked up three helpers over 10 contests in between. The Swede is up to 18 points (four on the power play), 63 shots on net, 51 hits, 27 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 38 outings.

Ekman-Larsson posted an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson has been limited to three assists over his last nine games. In that span, he's also posted a minus-2 rating. The 31-year-old defenseman has been far from consistent on offense in another challenging season. He's at 16 points, a minus-11 rating, 61 shots on net, 50 hits, 26 blocked shots and 16 PIM through 37 contests.

Ekman-Larsson notched an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson set up Bo Horvat's first-period tally. With three assists in his last three games, Ekman-Larsson is rediscovering a little consistency on offense. The 31-year-old defenseman has 14 points (three on the power play), 52 shots on net, 45 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating in 29 contests this season. He continues to see top-four minutes, with his current scoring pace putting him on track for his best campaign since 2018-19.

Ekman-Larsson posted two assists (one on the power play), two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson helped out on both of Dakota Joshua's goals in the first period. This ended Ekman-Larsson's four-game point drought, which was his longest of the season. He's up to one goal, 12 helpers, 48 shots, 43 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 27 outings while logging top-four minutes.

Ekman-Larsson notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson has earned four helpers over the last three games. This has been the defenseman's best stretch of the season so far. The Swede is at one goal, 10 assists, 38 shots on net, 37 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in 22 outings.

Ekman-Larsson picked up a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson has picked up four assists in his last five games, though this was his first power-play point since Oct. 28. The defenseman now has 10 points (two on the power play), 36 shots on net, 36 hits, 16 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 21 outings. With the Canucks enjoying some health on the blue line, Ekman-Larsson is likely to remain in more of a supporting role.

Ekman-Larsson compiled two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson supplied an apple to level the score at 3-3 and he also connected with blue-line cohort Ethan Bear to secure the game-winning tally. Ekman-Larsson has a goal, eight assists, 16 blocked shots and 33 hits through 20 games. Gone are his days of hanging in the elite class of fantasy defensemen, but OEL remains a steady contributor for a Canucks team that depends on him for 21-plus minutes per game.

Ekman-Larsson picked up an assist during Tuesday's win over Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

The helper snapped a three-game point drought for Ekman-Larsson, who is up to seven points in 17 games on the campaign. He's on pace for 33 points, a slight uptick from last year's 29 points.

Ekman-Larsson scored a power-play goal on two shots, doled out two hits and logged two PIM in Friday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson padded the Canucks' lead with his tally late in the third period. The defenseman hasn't seen the scoring boost that was expected after Quinn Hughes (lower body) went on injured reserve. Through nine contests this year, Ekman-Larsson has a goal, four helpers, 16 shots on net, 15 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. His goal Friday was his first power-play point of the campaign after earning 10 of his 29 points last year with the man advantage.