Ekblad picked up three assists Saturday in a 9-2 win over Columbus.
The big defender had one of each -- even strength, power play and a shortie helper. Remarkably, Ekblad has three, three-point games in his last five contests to drive up his season total to 35 points in 37 games. That's Norris trophy Brent Burns scoring territory, but not good enough to lead scorers from the blue line. Ekblad is knotted with Cale Makar for fourth in the NHL, behind Victor Hedman, Roman Josi and Adam Fox.