Oliver Ekman-Larsson reached a significant milestone by playing his 1,000th NHL game, an achievement celebrated by his teammates with special T-shirts and hats. Defenceman Chris Tanev praised Ekman-Larsson as a humble and hardworking player who brings a competitive edge to the team. Ekman-Larsson expressed that reaching this milestone feels special, highlighting the dream of playing such a number of games in the league.