The Ottawa Senators say forward William Eklund is out for an extended period after suffering an ankle injury during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Multiple reports describe the injury occurring when Eklund falls awkwardly into the boards after contact with Flyers defenseman Simon Benoit.
On Friday, Senators head coach Travis Green said the team expects Eklund to miss significant time, characterizing his absence as “extended.” While one outlet frames the situation as long-term, the shared detail is that the injury prevents him from returning immediately.
The reports also reference Ottawa’s recent roster-building, noting that Eklund is part of the Senators’ offseason additions following the Brady Tkachuk trade, with Ottawa using draft capital from that deal to acquire him from the San Jose Sharks. Across outlets, the focus remains on the severity of the ankle injury and the uncertainty around his timeline for return.
