Ekholm Cleared to Play Against Vegas After Injury Scare

Mattias Ekholm will suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Initially considered a game-time decision due to an undisclosed injury that caused him to miss the morning skate, he has been cleared to play. The 35-year-old defenseman enters the game on a five-game point streak, having recorded six assists and a plus-3 rating during that stretch. He is expected to maintain his role on the top defensive pairing.