The question drew laughs from Ekholm and the reporters in attendance, highlighting the camaraderie and humor that can exist outside of the seriousness of the game. Ekholm, being a good sport, responded with a chuckle and a joke of his own:
While the question was lighthearted, it speaks to the close relationships that can develop between teammates during a long and grueling NHL season. Nugent-Hopkins and Ekholm, along with the rest of the Oilers, will need to rely on each other and their team chemistry as they look to make a deep playoff run this year.