William Eklund out for extended period with ankle injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund is expected to miss an extended time due to an ankle injury. Coach Travis Green announced the setback after Eklund left Thursday's game against Philadelphia, which the Senators won 2-1. Eklund has one goal and one assist in four games this season. Green did not provide a specific timeline for Eklund's return but indicated that he does not believe surgery will be required. The Senators, currently with a 3-1-0 record, expect injured defensemen Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub to rejoin the lineup soon.
- •Eklund was injured during a game against Philadelphia.
- •He has contributed one goal and one assist this season.
- •Ottawa Senators are currently 3-1-0.
- •Green expects Eklund to return later this season.
- •Sanderson and Zub may return in the coming days.
- 1:03 AMESPN NHL — Senators' Eklund out for 'extended' period after injuring ankle on hard hit
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Senators forward William Eklund expected to miss 'extended' time due to ankle injury
"OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will be out for an “extended” period of time with an ankle injury, coach Travis Green said Friday.Eklund left Ottawa’s 2-1 win over visiting Philadelphia on Thursday night after taking a hit from defenseman Simon Benoit.
"Senators forward William Eklund, who left Thursday's win over the Flyers after taking a hit, will miss an "extended" period of time with an ankle injury.
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 10, 2026, 1:03 AMSenators' Eklund out for 'extended' period after injuring ankle on hard hit
Senators forward William Eklund, who left Thursday's win over the Flyers after taking a hit, will miss an "extended" period of time with an ankle injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 11:22 PMSenators forward William Eklund expected to miss 'extended' time due to ankle injury
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will be out for an “extended” period of time with an ankle injury, coach Travis Green said Friday.Eklund left Ottawa’s 2-1 win over visiting Philadelphia on Thursday night after taking a hit from defenseman Simon Benoit.
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