Mattias Ekholm has big words for Viktor Arvisdsson after breakout performance

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Finnegan Frost
October 27, 2024 (7:53)

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The Oilers are taking on the Detroit Red Wings tonight after a decisive 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

During the game against the Pens, Mattias Ekholm capped off the scoring on the power play with 13 minutes to go in regulation after Arvidsson won the face-off that resulted in his first goal of the season, but the defenceman could only heap praise on his fellow Swede with his stand-out performance on Friday.

"That's the Viktor I know. He's always the hardest working out there," Ekholm said. "He'll beat you out for icings. He's a pain in the ass to play against, so I thought he had a really big night. I thought even in the circle, he won that face-off to me. That was very nice to see, but he's getting more and more comfortable every night. I think tonight he showed what he can really do. Kudos to him."

Arvidsson's assists were his first points as an Oiler, while Vasily Podkolzin also had one for his first point since arriving in Edmonton.

As per the NHL, The Oilers come into Detroit riding high from Friday night's 4-0 shutout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins as they prepare to open a three-game road trip at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night against the Red Wings.

After starting the season with three straight losses, the Oilers have points in four of their last five games (3-1-1) and will play the first of a back-to-back versus Detroit, who've won three of their last four (3-1-0)

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