Eklund left the ice early in the first period during last Thursday's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, needing assistance due to an ankle injury. He had surgery one week later and will be out until at least late December. The 23-year-old Swedish forward was getting favourable deployment early in his tenure with the Senators and scored two points (1G / 1A) in four games.
Eklund left the ice early in the first period during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, needing assistance due to an ankle injury. The team has not provided a concrete update, but it appears to be a long-term issue. The 23-year-old Swedish forward was getting favourable deployment early in his tenure with the Senators and scored two points (1G / 1A) in four games.
Eklund was absence from practice on Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins was up in the air. The 23-year-old Swedish forward has 38 points (11G / 27A) in 58 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight.
Eklund was absence from practice on Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air. The 23-year-old Swedish forward has 38 points (11G / 27A) in 58 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight.
Eklund was absence from practice on Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air. The 23-year-old Swedish forward has 38 points (11G / 27A) in 58 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight.
Eklund did not play in San Jose's three most recent games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Eklund is off to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
Eklund did not play in San Jose's three most recent games due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Eklund is off to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
Eklund did not play in San Jose's three most recent games due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Eklund is off to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
Eklund did not play in San Jose's two most recent game due to a lower-body injury and will miss at least one more contest before he is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old Eklund is to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
Eklund did not play in San Jose's most recent game due to a lower-body injury and will miss at least one more contest, as he remains day-to-day. The 23-year-old Eklund is to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
Fresh off a successful 2nd full campaign that saw him post career highs in goals (17), assists (41), points (58), and SOG (151), William Eklund has earned himself a three-year, $16.8 million extension ($5,600,000 AAV) to remain with San Jose. The 22-year-old was San Jose's 2021 1st round pick (7th overall) and has produced admirably since making his NHL debut in 2021-22. He is expected to return to his regular top-six and top power-play role for the 2025-26 season.
Eklund exited last Monday's game with an upper-body injury after playing only 7:39 time-on-ice and has not played since. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 19:43 time-on-ice and has 27 points (7G / 20A) in 36 games this season.
Eklund exited last Monday's game with an upper-body injury after playing only 7:39 time-on-ice and has not played since. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 19:43 time-on-ice and has 27 points (7G / 20A) in 36 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Sharks recalled Collin Graf from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Eklund exited Monday's game with an upper-body injury after playing only 7:39 time-on-ice and will not play on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 19:43 time-on-ice and has 27 points (7G / 20A) in 36 games this season.
