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Senators Forward Eklund Suffers Ankle Injury
10 Oct
Summary
- William Eklund's ankle injury will keep him out for an extended period.
- Eklund was injured after a hit during the Senators' win on Thursday.
- Coach expects Eklund back this season, likely without surgery.
Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund has been sidelined with an ankle injury, an absence coach Travis Green described as "extended." The injury occurred during the team's 2-1 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
Green shared on Friday that while a precise return date is unavailable, he anticipates Eklund will be back on the ice this season and does not believe surgery will be necessary. Eklund, a 23-year-old Swedish national, has contributed one goal and one assist across four games played this season.
The coach emphasized the team's focus on their performance regardless of player availability, stating confidence in the roster's ability to win games even with injuries. The Senators have started the season with a 3-1-0 record.
Additionally, Green indicated that defensemen Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub are expected to rejoin the team within the next few days, bolstering the team's defensive corps.
