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Ekblad, Aaron #5 (D)  - Florida Panthers - 2024 Playoffs
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 215 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: Feb. 7, 1996
Age: 28
Birthplace: Windsor, Ontario
Salary: $7.000M
Cap Hit: $7.500M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 1
Draft Pick: 1
Draft Year: 2014
Rookie Year: 2014
Draft Team: FLA

Statistics - 2024 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
5 0 0 2 2 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 6 23 9 0.0 0.40

Date News Advice
April 29, 2024 Ekblad notched a shorthanded assist, eight hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5. - Ekblad set up the first of Aleksander Barkov's two goals in the game. Through five playoff contests, Ekblad has two helpers, six shots on net, 25 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The 28-year-old continues to handle a heavy workload on the Panthers' top pairing, though he sees minimal power-play time. None
April 19, 2024 Per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, Ekblad (undisclosed) will be ready to play in Game 1 versus Tampa Bay on Sunday according to coach Paul Maurice. - Ekblad sat out Tuesday's final game of the regular season. He struggled this season after returning from offseason shoulder surgery, scoring only four times and adding 14 helpers in 51 appearances. None
April 16, 2024 Ekblad (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against Toronto, but he'll be ready to rock for Game 1 of Florida's upcoming first-round playoff series, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Ekblad will return to his usual top-four role once postseason play gets underway. He's picked up just 18 points through 51 games in what's been a disappointing season from an offensive standpoint for the 28-year-old defender. None
April 4, 2024 Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators. - The specific nature and severity of Ekblad's injury is currently unknown, but even if he's sidelined for an extended stretch, coach Paul Maurice fully expects the veteran defender to be ready for the first game of Florida's first-round playoff series. It's been somewhat of a dissapointing season for Ekblad from an offensive standpoint, as he's only picked up 18 points through 51 games, but he's recorded an admirable plus-27 rating over that stretch as a key fixture on the Panthers' blue line. None
April 2, 2024 Ekblad (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports. - Ekblad saw just 7:16 of ice time in this contest. He recently returned from a lower-body injury that cost him seven contests, but the Panthers didn't elaborate on why he exited Tuesday's game. If he can't play Thursday versus the Senators, Josh Mahura or Tobias Bjornfot would draw into the lineup. None
March 29, 2024 Ekblad (lower body) failed to record a point in 22:13 of ice time during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders. - Returning from a seven-game absence caused by a collision with Vladimir Tarasenko, Ekblad saw his usual workload and was leaned on heavily on the penalty kill, seeing 7:47 with Florida down a man. It's been a tough season overall for the 28-year-old blueliner, who has only four goals and 17 points in 48 games, but with the Panthers having already clinched a playoff spot, Ekblad will use the final weeks of the regular season to try and regain his top form. None
March 28, 2024 Ekblad (lower body) will be back in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now. - Ekblad sat out seven games with the injury. Ekblad missed the first 16 games of the season, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, and has struggled offensively. The 28-year-old blueliner has only four goals and 17 points in 47 games. If he is unable to pick up the pace, he will miss hitting double digits in goals for only the second time in 10 years. Ekblad will line up alongside Gustav Forsling on the blue line and should see some second-unit power-play time. None
March 26, 2024 Ekblad (lower body) is "close" to returning, but coach Paul Maurice wants the defender to log at least two "heavy practices" before rejoining the lineup, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Ekblad will miss a seventh straight contest Tuesday against Boston, but it sounds like he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. The 28-year-old vet has had a down year from an offensive standpoint, picking up just 17 points through 47 contests. None
March 11, 2024 Ekblad (lower body) will be unavailable for at least two weeks and he'll be considered day-to-day afterward, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site. - Ekblad was injured in a collision with teammate Vladimir Tarasenko in Saturday's 5-1 win over Calgary. The 28-year-old Ekblad has four goals, 17 points, 94 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and 78 hits in 47 games this season. Josh Mahura is expected to draw into the lineup during Ekblad's absence, while Oliver Ekman-Larsson will slot in alongside Gustav Forsling. None
March 9, 2024 Ekblad won't return to Saturday's game against Calgary due to a lower-body injury. - Ekblad logged just 5:10 of ice time versus the Flames. He sustained the injury when he collided with a teammate, according to Colby Guy of FloridaHockeyNow.com. Ekblad entered Saturday's action with four goals, 17 points, 44 PIM, 76 hits and 55 blocks in 46 appearances in 2023-24. Tobias Bjornfot, who was claimed off waivers from Vegas on Friday, might draw into the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas if Ekblad isn't available. None
Feb. 19, 2024 Ekblad (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Senators on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Ekblad has been struggling to produce offensively of late, as he has managed just one point in his last nine outings while adding 25 shots, 15 hits and 12 blocks. The blueliner's return to action will likely see Josh Mahura relegated to a reserve role in the press box Tuesday. None
Feb. 17, 2024 Ekblad (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Lightning, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site. - Ekblad, who is considered day-to-day, will be replaced in the lineup by Josh Mahura. The 28-year-old Ekblad has three goals, 14 points, 79 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and 60 hits across 37 appearances this season. None
Feb. 9, 2024 Ekblad recorded seven shots against Washington on Thursday. - Despite Ekblad putting up a season-high seven shots, he remains stuck in a six-game pointless streak dating back to Jan. 19 versus Minnesota. At his current pace, the defenseman could record his second-lowest point total over the seven campaigns. None
Jan. 20, 2024 Ekblad earned a goal, three assists, and a plus-4 rating in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Wild. - Ekblad was a man on a mission in this home clash, but the Wild manufactured five power-play goals, plus an empty-net tally, to counter the defenseman's fiery attack. This was only the second multi-point game from Ekblad this season, and all of his offensive magic happened during 5-on-5 play. Ekblad has been downgraded to the No. 2 power-play unit, resulting in him netting just three man-advantage points -- with all of them being assists -- so far in 2023-24. Of course, a shoulder injury that required surgery caused Ekblad to get off to a late start to the campaign, and a minor lower-body issue crept up in December as well, so the Panthers are doing their part to manage the star blueliner's workload. None
Jan. 4, 2024 Ekblad notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and four PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights. - Ekblad has started to find his way on offense with a goal, three assists and 10 shots on net over the last five games. The defenseman missed the start of the season while recovering from shoulder surgery. He's up to eight points, 44 shots, 26 blocked shots, 25 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 21 appearances. Ekblad continues to play on the top pairing and second power-play unit. None
Dec. 18, 2023 Ekblad (lower body) will return to the lineup Monday against Calgary, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site. - Ekblad is slated to be back on the top pairing and second power-play unit Monday after sitting out Saturday's 5-1 win over Edmonton. He has picked up four assists, 28 shots on goal, 21 blocked shots and 14 hits across 13 outings this campaign. Ekblad's return is expected to make Josh Mahura a healthy scratch. None
Dec. 16, 2023 Ekblad (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Edmonton, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports. - While Ekblad's injury was deemed minor after he left Thursday's game in Vancouver, it'll keep him sidelined Saturday against the Oilers. The 27-year-old blueliner has four assists and a plus-6 rating through 13 games this season. Josh Mahura will slot back into the lineup in Ekblad's absence. None
Dec. 14, 2023 Ekblad exited Thursday's game versus the Canucks due to a lower-body injury, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports. - Ekblad's injury could be "less than day-to-day," per head coach Paul Maurice, but the team took him out of Thursday's game since they dressed seven defensemen. This sounds like a cautionary move, so Ekblad should be considered questionable to play Saturday in Edmonton. None
Nov. 29, 2023 Ekblad picked up an assist while adding three shots on net, two blocked shots, two hits, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs. - The point was his first six games since making his belated season debut following summer shoulder surgery. Ekblad is coming off a disappointing, injury-plagued campaign in which he managed only 38 points in 71 games, but even if he's able to stay healthy for the rest of this season, he could have trouble returning to the near point-a-game pace he produced in 2021-22 without regaining his spot on the top power-play unit from Brandon Montour. None
Nov. 17, 2023 Ekblad (shoulder) has been taken off injured reserve ahead of Friday's matchup with Anaheim, per the NHL media site. - Ekblad looks set to make his season debut against the Ducks. Last season, the Ontario native managed 14 goals and 24 helpers, a significant drop in production from 2021-22 when he racked up 57 points. With the blueliner's return, he should see minutes with the man advantage after recording 19 of his 38 points last year on the power play. None
Nov. 14, 2023 Ekblad (shoulder) may be available to play before the end of Florida's three-game road trip, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site. - Coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday that Friday's contest versus Anaheim could be a potential return date for Ekblad and Brandon Montour (shoulder). Ekblad hasn't played yet in 2023-24 following offseason shoulder surgery. He racked up 14 goals, 38 points, 216 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and 77 hits in 71 games last season. None
Oct. 29, 2023 Ekblad (shoulder) will practice with the Panthers on Sunday and accompany the team on next week's road trip, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. - The blueliner will be in a non-contact jersey Sunday as he takes a significant step forward in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. Coach Paul Maurice indicated Saturday that both Ekblad and Brandon Montour (shoulder) could be back in the lineup by the end of November, rather than the mid-December timeline the two defensemen were originally given. None
Oct. 10, 2023 Ekblad (shoulder) was placed on long-term injured reserve on Tuesday, per PuckPedia. - Ekblad's move to LTIR shouldn't have an impact on his recovery schedule from shoulder surgery -- he's already been ruled out for at least the first month of the season. The Panthers now have a bit more wiggle room with the salary cap. Look for Gustav Forsling and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to see larger roles in early going. None
Sept. 5, 2023 Ekblad (shoulder) is expected to be available at some point between November and January, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports. - General manager Bill Zito declined to give a specific timeline, but mentioned that both Ekblad and Brandon Montour (shoulder) will be out of action in October. Ekblad is recovering from shoulder surgery while also on the mend from a broken foot and an oblique tear that he played through in the postseason. With Ekblad out to begin the season, Gustav Forsling figures to take on a larger role in all situations, while Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a candidate to pick up some power-play time. None
June 15, 2023 Ekblad, who also played through a broken foot and an oblique tear during the playoffs, will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the start of training camp, per Tim Reynolds of Associated Press. - Despite all the injuries, Ekblad had two goals, eight points, 20 PIM, 36 hits and 29 blocks in 20 playoff games while averaging 23:57 of ice time. The 27-year-old is a threat to record over 40 points in 2023-24 if he plays the full season, but his recovery from multiple injuries might throw a wrench in that. He's set to enter the seventh campaign of his eight-year, $60 million contract. None
June 13, 2023 Ekblad played through a broken foot, two shoulder dislocations and an oblique tear during the playoffs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - The broken foot occurred during the first round, where Ekblad missed Game 4 versus the Bruins. That was his only absence during the playoffs, and he finished with two goals and six assists in 20 contests. Given the severity of the various injuries -- most notably the oblique tear -- the defenseman could be in danger of missing the start of the 2023-24 campaign. None
June 8, 2023 Ekblad produced an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3. - Ekblad helped out on Matthew Tkachuk's game-tying goal late in the third period. This was just Ekblad's second assist in seven games since the start of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 27-year-old defenseman hasn't been as big of a contributor from the blue line as usual with seven points in 18 playoff appearances. He's added 24 shots on net, 31 hits, 27 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating. None
May 13, 2023 Ekblad scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the Panthers' second-round series. - The blueliner opened the scoring early in the first period, putting Toronto back on their heels during a game in which Florida never trailed. It's the second multi-point performance in the last three games for Ekblad, and he wraps up the five-game series against the Leafs with one goal and five points -- a remarkable turnaround after he failed to find the scoresheet at all in the first round against the Bruins. Ekblad may need to stay productive if the Panthers are going to get through the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals. None
May 8, 2023 Ekblad recorded a pair of assists in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory over Toronto. - Ekblad set up Anthony Duclair's power-play tally early in the second period, tying the game 1-1, before picking up an assist on Sam Reinhart's winner in overtime. It had been a quiet postseason for Ekblad prior to Sunday's contest, with just one point in his first eight games. The 27-year-old blueliner is also coming off a down regular season offensively, with 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) in 71 games. Ekblad will look to build on Sunday's two-point effort, though his value is somewhat capped now with Brandon Montour taking over the point on Florida's top power-play unit. None
May 3, 2023 Ekblad registered an assist in Tuesday's Game 1 win over the Maple Leafs. - It was the first postseason point for Ekblad after he was held off the score sheet in six games against the Bruins. After setting career highs in assists and points in 2021-22, the 27-year-old blueliner's production came back down to normal levels with 14 goals and 38 points in 71 regular-season outings. It seems that drop in production has carried into the playoffs, though perhaps Tuesday's helper will spark Ekblad's offensive game. None
April 25, 2023 Ekblad (undisclosed) will return to action Wednesday for Game 5 versus Boston, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Ekblad should return to a top-pairing role and a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit for Wednesday's must-win contest. He's been held scoreless through three games thus far this postseason. None
April 23, 2023 Ekblad (undisclosed) is not available for Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports. - Ekblad was injured Friday but has been on the ice since, suggesting that he likely isn't dealing with a long-term issue. He'll get some extra time to recover before Wednesday's Game 5 matchup back in Boston. Casey Fitzgerald is expected to dress in his absence Sunday. None
April 22, 2023 Ekblad (undisclosed) skated Saturday morning in a regular jersey, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now. - Ekblad left Friday's contest with an undisclosed injury, so his presence at Saturday's practice is a positive sign. Still, the 27-year-old defenseman should be considered questionable for Game 4 on Sunday. Ekblad has yet to record a point in Florida's opening series against the Bruins after tallying 14 goals and 38 points during the regular season. None
April 21, 2023 Ekblad (undisclosed) left Friday's game against Boston and there was no update available afterward, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports. - Ekblad totaled just 13:29 of ice time before exiting the game. The team expects to know more about his status after further evaluation Tuesday. If he misses any time, Casey Fitzgerald could join the lineup. None
April 5, 2023 Ekblad scored a goal on four shots, helping the Panthers to a 2-1 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. - Ekblad fired a shot that hit the post and off Devon Levi to tie the game at 1-1. This goal extends Ekblad's point streak to five games with five points in that span. On the season, the first-overall pick from 2014 has 12 goals and 34 points in 66 games. None
March 17, 2023 Ekblad scored two goals, one on the power play, in Thursday's 9-5 win over the Canadiens. - His first tally of the night came a little over nine minutes into the first period and broke open what was already a 3-3 tie -- the first 20 minutes ended up seeing an incredible 10 goals in total, including a franchise-record seven by the Panthers. Ekblad had just one point, a goal, in his prior 12 contests, and the talented blueliner has 12 goals but only 30 points through 57 games on the season -- a far cry from the near point-a-game pace he managed in 2021-22. None
March 5, 2023 Ekblad earned a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. - Ekblad snapped out of an eight-game point drought and now has 10 goals and 18 assists through 53 contests, which mirrors his career points-per-game average (0.53). The venerable defenseman also has 14 points on the power play, as he's become a perennial double-digit producer in that key special teams spot. Florida desperately needs its top offensive weapons like Ekblad to pick up the pace as the team has a lot of work to do before it can sneak into the playoff picture. None
Feb. 7, 2023 Ekblad collected two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 7-1 win over the Lightning. - The 27-year-old blueliner picked up right where he left off before the All-Star break. Over his last 11 games, Ekblad has two goals and 10 points, and he appears to be back in last season's elite scoring form after suffering through a slump in December and early January. None
Jan. 25, 2023 Ekblad scored a short-handed goal and added two even-strength assists in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins. - After picking up two helpers in a wild first period, Ekblad gave Florida a 4-3 lead midway through the second by finishing off a rush started by Matthew Tkachuk at the Panthers' blue line. Ekblad has three multi-point performances in the last 11 games, and he's put his December slump behind him with four goals and nine points over that stretch, with all four tallies (three power-play markers plus Tuesday's shortie) coming on special teams. None
Jan. 21, 2023 Ekblad suffered an upper-body injury during Saturday's game against Minnesota and is doubtful to return to the contest. - Ekblad logged just 1:50 of ice time before exiting the game. He entered Saturday's action with seven goals and 20 points in 36 contests this season while averaging 24:00. If he can't play Monday against the Rangers, then Casey Fitzgerald might draw into the lineup for the first time since Dec. 19. None
Jan. 15, 2023 Ekblad scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks. - Both points came as part of a three-goal eruption by Florida in just over eight minutes during the second period, as Ekblad blasted home a one-timer from the faceoff circle before starting the play that resulted in Aleksander Barkov's eventual game-winner. After a rough stretch that saw Ekblad find the scoresheet just once in 12 games in December and early January, the 26-year-old blueliner is heating up, collecting three goals and five points in the last five contests. None
Jan. 13, 2023 Ekblad notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. - Ekblad had been limited to just a two-goal effort Jan 6. versus the Red Wings over his last 10 games. The helper came on Nick Cousins' tally in the first period. Fantasy managers would probably want to see a bit more offense out of Ekblad -- he's at 17 points with a minus-18 rating through 32 contests. The 26-year-old has added 85 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 38 PIM and 29 hits to supplement his lackluster scoring numbers. None
Jan. 6, 2023 Ekblad netted a pair of power-play goals in Friday's 3-2 win against Detroit. - Ekblad is up to six goals and 16 points in 29 contests in 2022-23. He entered the contest averaging 3:36 of ice time with the man advantage, and that role has been critical to his offensive production, given that 10 of his points have come on the power play. Ekblad's strong performance versus Detroit might help spark him after the 26-year-old was been held off the scoresheet in his previous seven games. None
Dec. 29, 2022 Ekblad (upper body) will play Thursday against Montreal. - Ekblad was injured Friday in the Panthers' last game before the holiday break, but he ended up being the beneficiary of the league's schedule as Florida has had the last five days off. Ekblad has four goals and 14 points in 24 games this season, but he's only picked up two assists (both against New Jersey on Dec. 17) in his last eight games. None
Dec. 27, 2022 Ekblad (upper body) might be cleared for contact Wednesday, according to Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida. - Ekblad did wear a non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice for precautionary reasons though. Depending in part on how Wednesday's morning skate goes, there's still a chance that Ekblad might be able to play Thursday versus Montreal. He has four goals and 14 points in 24 contests this season while averaging 24:03 of ice time. None
Dec. 23, 2022 Ekblad (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports. - Ekblad will be further evaluated Saturday and that should provide a better outlook on what he's dealing with. The 26-year-old logged two PIM through 4:04 of ice time before exiting Friday's game against the Islanders. He has 14 points with a minus-14 rating through 24 games on the year. None
Dec. 3, 2022 Ekblad recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken. - Ekblad saw a five-game point streak end Thursday versus the Canucks. The only time he's gone multiple games without a point was when he was held scoreless on each side of his 11-game absence with a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old blueliner continues to munch big minutes on the top pairing while picking up four goals, seven helpers, seven power-play points, 40 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 16 hits and a minus-5 rating through 14 contests. None
Nov. 29, 2022 Ekblad notched an assist, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Flames. - Ekblad helped out on a Nick Cousins tally in the second period. During his five-game point streak, Ekblad has three goals and four assists, though he's also posted a minus-4 rating in that span. The 26-year-old blueliner has 10 points, 38 shots, 18 blocks, 13 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 12 contests overall. None
Nov. 28, 2022 Ekblad notched a power-play assist, three blocked shots, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. - Ekblad set up Brandon Montour for a goal at 15:16 of the third period. The helper was Ekblad's sixth point during his four-game point streak. The 26-year-old defenseman hasn't missed a beat since returning from a lower-body injury sustained Oct. 17 versus the Bruins. He's at four goals, five helpers, six power-play points, 33 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-5 rating in 11 contests this season. None
Nov. 26, 2022 Ekblad scored a goal Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues. - He scored just over a minute into the game on a turnaround wrist shot after he picked up a loose puck in the slot. Ekblad is on a three-game, five-point scoring streak that includes a goal in each of those games. And he has seven points in seven games since his return from injury. None
Nov. 23, 2022 Ekblad scored an empty-net goal and added two power-play assists in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Bruins. - Both helpers came in the second period before Ekblad chipped the puck from his own blue line with just under three minutes left in the third and watched it curl into the empty cage. The 26-year-old has looked none the worse for wear since returning from a lower-body injury, collecting two goals and six points in six games. None
Nov. 20, 2022 Ekblad scored a goal in Florida's 5-3 loss to Columbus on Sunday. - Ekblad has only been held off the scoresheet once in his last four contests. He has two goals and four points in eight games in 2022-23. He missed 11 straight contests from Oct. 17-Nov. 9 because of a lower-body injury, but now that he's healthy, he's resumed his role as a core part of the Panthers' blueline and top power-play unit. He does have a significant injury history, but when he's playing, he's one of the league's top offensive defensemen. None
Nov. 12, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Edmonton, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports. - As expected, Ekblad is ready to return to the fold after being sidelined since Oct. 17. He had one goal, seven shots on net, four hits and one block in three appearances prior to getting hurt. Ekblad should return to his regular spots on Florida's top defense pairing and quarterback of the first power-play unit. None
Nov. 11, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve, according to Panthers reporter Katie Engelson. - Ekblad was injured Oct. 17 and is expected to return to action Saturday when the Panthers face the Oilers. He'll regain his spot on the first pairing as well as his spot on the top power-play unit. Ekblad had a goal in three games before his injury during the opening week of the season. None
Nov. 8, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Edmonton, according to coach Paul Maurice. - Ekblad took part in Tuesday's practice. He won't play Wednesday versus the Hurricanes because he isn't eligible to be activated from long-term injured reserve yet. However, that transaction should come Saturday ahead of his expected return. Ekblad has been out since Oct. 17 with a lower-body issue. None
Oct. 27, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) has resumed skating, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports. - Ekblad has been 'looking good and looking strong according to head coach Paul Maurice and is targeting a Nov. 12 return to action against the Oilers, the first game that Ekblad would be eligible to return. He had a goal in three games before his injury against the Bruins on Oct. 17. None
Oct. 19, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday. - This is obviously a huge blow for the Panthers and fantasy managers alike, as Ekblad won't be eligible to rejoin the lineup until Nov. 12 against the Oilers, which means he'll miss Florida's next 11 games at a minimum. The 26-year-old defender's lower-body injury isn't expected to be season ending, but at this point there's no guarantee he'll be ready to return once eligible in mid-November. Marc Staal could be tasked with taking on a larger role during Ekblad's lengthy absence. None
Oct. 17, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) will be further evaluated Tuesday after leaving Monday's game against Boston. - Ekblad registered a minus-1 rating and four PIM in 15:49 of ice time. The Panthers were already playing with five defensemen Monday due to Brandon Montour's upper-body issue, so any serious injury to Ekblad would be an even bigger blow than usual. Florida's next game is Wednesday against the Flyers. None
Oct. 16, 2022 Ekblad scored a power-play goal in a 4-3 win against Buffalo on Saturday. - Ekblad gave the Panthers a 3-2 lead at the 2:31 mark of the second period. He led the team with five shots on goal in the contest. Ekblad earned his first point of the season after he was held off the scoresheet in Florida's season opener. None
May 13, 2022 Ekblad notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals in Game 6. - Ekblad took a hard hit early in the game and appeared to labor through much of the rest of the contest. The grit paid off when he set up Claude Giroux's third-period tally. Through six playoff contests, Ekblad has a goal, four assists, 10 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-2 rating while playing a key role as the Panthers' top blueliner. None
May 9, 2022 Ekblad recorded two assists in Monday's 3-2 win over Washington. - Ekblad assisted on both of Carter Verhaeghe's goals including the overtime winner. The 26-year-old defenseman has a goal and three assists through the first four games of the series after missing the final 20 games of the regular season with a lower-body injury. Ekblad will look to keep producing as the series goes back to Florida tied 2-2. None
May 6, 2022 Ekblad scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over Washington. - Ekblad opened the scoring Thursday, firing a shot from the point that took a lucky bounce off a defender's skate and snuck past Vitek Vanecek. The goal was Ekblad's first since March 8 as he missed Florida's final 20 regular-season games with a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old defenseman still recorded a career-best 57 points with 15 goals and 42 assists in 61 games while posting 62 hits and 69 blocked shots. None
May 3, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's clash with Washington. - Ekblad will be back in the lineup for the first time since March 18 versus the Ducks, a stretch of 20 games on injured reserve due to his lower-body injury. The blueliner is expected to reclaim his spot on the No. 1 power-play unit and will look to pick up where he left off after registering eight points in his last six outings. None
May 1, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) returned to practice Sunday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Ekblad's presence at Sunday's practice puts him on track to return to action for Game 1 versus Washington on Tuesday. The 26-year-old blueliner racked up 15 goals and 57 points through 61 contests during the regular season. None
April 27, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) continues to skate and may be available during the Panthers' first-round matchup, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports Wednesday. - Ekblad has been out of the lineup since March 18 against the Ducks, a stretch of 18 games on the sidelines due to his lower-body issue. Whenever the blueliner gets back into the lineup, he should reclaim a power-play role and figures to be capable of offering top-half fantasy value as a result. None
April 19, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) was on the ice for practice Tuesday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports. - Head coach Andrew Brunette indicated that the Panthers are working on integrating Ekblad into practice sessions on a day-to-day basis. This won't change the defenseman's timeline to return -- he's still expected to miss the rest of the regular season, but he might not have to miss too much time in the first round of the playoffs if he can ramp up without a setback. None
March 18, 2022 Ekblad (lower body) will not return to Friday's game against the Ducks. - Ekblad was involved in an ugly collision near the boards and wasn't able to put any weight on his right leg on his way off the ice. He was immediately helped back to the locker room. The 26-year-old blueliner fractured his leg last season and, unfortunately, it looks like he could miss serious time with another leg injury. Ekblad has racked up 15 goals and 57 points with a plus-38 rating through 61 games this season. None
March 17, 2022 Ekblad registered three assists, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights. - While it wasn't a great result for the team, Ekblad etched his name in the Panthers' history books. His 291 career points are the most by a Florida defenseman in franchise history. The 26-year-old surged to the mark with seven helpers in his last four outings. He's been great this season with 15 goals, 57 points (20 on the power play), 180 shots on net, 69 blocked shots, 61 hits and a plus-38 rating through 60 contests. None
March 10, 2022 Ekblad dished out four assists -- two on the power play -- in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flyers. - Ekblad helped set up Florida's first two goals, as well as the Panthers' last two tallies. Both he and Jonathan Huberdeau racked up four assists, as the team's stars delivered against a Flyers team that's bringing up the rear in the Metropolitan Division standings. Ekblad's having by far his best season, as he's up to 54 points in 57 games after failing to surpass 41 points in any of his previous seven campaigns since being selected first overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. None
Feb. 20, 2022 Ekblad scored a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over Chicago. - The blueliner opened the scoring on the afternoon late in the first period, then helped set up Anton Lundell for the Panthers' final tally. Ekblad extended his point streak to five games and goal streak to three games, and on the season the blueliner is keeping himself in the Norris Trophy discussion with 13 goals, 47 points and a stunning plus-35 rating through 49 contests. None
Feb. 18, 2022 Ekblad scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished an assist, blocked three shots and went plus-4 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Wild. - Ekblad helped out on Anthony Duclair's tally in the second period, and the winger returned the favor on Ekblad's tally in the third. The 26-year-old defenseman is on a four-game point streak with two goals and four assists. He's racked up 12 goals, 45 points, 145 shots on net, a plus-35 rating and 52 blocked shots in 48 outings overall. He's already enjoyed career-best production on offense and still has plenty of time to push for the 70-point mark. None
Feb. 17, 2022 Ekblad scored the winning goal in overtime to go with an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes. - With Florida riding the momentum from its game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation, Ekblad needed just 16 seconds to win it in overtime. Earlier in the game, he set up Aleksander Barkov for Florida's first goal. Ekblad has already set a new career high with 43 points, and he still has 34 regular-season games left to add to that total. None
Jan. 26, 2022 Ekblad dropped two assists in a 5-3 win over the Jets on Tuesday. - Ekblad provided assists on the go-ahead and put-away goals for the Panthers in this one on the way to picking up his 28th and 29th assists of the season. The 25-year-old defenseman has been in the league for a long time at this point, but is finding really unprecedented offensive success this season on a per-game basis, with 39 points in 42 contests. None
Jan. 15, 2022 Ekblad picked up three assists Saturday in a 9-2 win over Columbus. - The big defender had one of each -- even strength, power play and a shortie helper. Remarkably, Ekblad has three, three-point games in his last five contests to drive up his season total to 35 points in 37 games. That's Norris trophy Brent Burns scoring territory, but not good enough to lead scorers from the blue line. Ekblad is knotted with Cale Makar for fourth in the NHL, behind Victor Hedman, Roman Josi and Adam Fox. None
Jan. 12, 2022 Ekblad scored an even-strength goal and added two assists, one on the power-play and one short-handed, in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks. - It was a well-rounded performance from the 25-year-old, who chipped in three shots, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. Ekblad has a goal and seven points in his last four games, boosting his production on the season to 10 goals and 32 points through 35 contests with 108 shots on goal, 33 hits, 40 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating. None
Jan. 7, 2022 Ekblad recorded three assists, one on the power play and one short-handed, in Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Stars. - It's the first multi-point performance for Ekblad since early December, snapping him out of the closest thing to a slump he's seen all season. The 25-year-old now has nine goals and 29 points through 33 games as he puts himself firmly in the Norris Trophy conversation. None
Dec. 27, 2021 Ekblad cleared COVID-19 protocol and practiced Monday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. - Ekblad had been in protocol since Dec. 16 but should be Florida's top right defenseman when they next play, whether that's Wednesday or a later date. The 25-year-old has tallied eight goals and 16 assists in 28 games this season. None
Dec. 16, 2021 Ekblad (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday night's matchup with LA, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports. - Ekblad wasn't able to participate in Thursday's morning skate due to an undisclosed issue, leaving his status versus the Kings up in the air. The 25-year-old blueliner's availability against LA likely won't be confirmed until the Panthers take the ice for pregame warmups, so fantasy managers should plan accordingly. None
Dec. 10, 2021 Ekblad recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-1 win over the Coyotes. - Ekblad earned the secondary assist on Sam Bennett's first-period tally. The 25-year-old Ekblad has cemented himself as one of the best blueliners in the league with eight goals, 16 assists, 86 shots and a plus-21 rating through 26 contests this season. He's on pace to shatter his career high of 41 points in 67 games from the 2019-20 season. None
Dec. 1, 2021 Ekblad collected three assists, two on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Capitals. - He had a hand in Florida's final two goals of the night, capping a huge comeback after the team found itself in a 4-1 hole after 40 minutes. Ekblad has three multi-point performances in the last five games, and on the season he has an outstanding six goals and 20 points through 22 contests as the first overall pick in the 2014 draft finally seems to be emerging as a superstar. None
Nov. 24, 2021 Ekblad scored the overtime winner and also had a power-play assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia. - Ekblad capped the eventful evening with the winning goal, and he also picked up four shots, two blocked shots, four PIM and a hit, in addition to assisting on Sam Bennett's game-tying goal in the third. The surging blueliner has a five-game point streak rolling, during which Ekblad has racked up two goals and five assists. None
Nov. 4, 2021 Ekblad scored a goal on four shots and added two hits Thursday in a 5-4 overtime win over Washington. - Ekblad one-timed a Washington clearing attempt off the boards and got it past netminder Ilya Samsonov to give the Panthers a 2-0 edge in the first period. It was Ekblad's fourth goal of the season and gave him 10 points on the year. He also owns a plus-9 rating. None
March 28, 2021 The Panthers announced Ekblad has undergone surgery for a fractured left leg and will need 12 weeks to recover. Ekblad, who was injured in Florida's 4-1 win over the Stars on Sunday, may have a slim chance of returning should the Panthers make a very deep playoff run, but owners shouldn't count on it. The former No. 1 overall pick's loss is a major blow for the Panthers, as he's tied for the NHL lead among defensemen with 11 goals and leads Florida in time on ice.
March 27, 2021 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 27:43 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime win over the Stars on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 11 goals on the season. None
March 25, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 26:13 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-0 loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday. He took seven shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 23, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 25:26 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 21, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 27:04 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 loss to the Lightning on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 20, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 29:55 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-0 win over the Predators on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 18, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 27:35 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 loss to the Predators on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 15, 2021 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 24:45 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-3 win over the Blackhawks on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 10 goals on the season. None
March 13, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 21:18 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
March 11, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 29:59 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 10 assists on the season. None
March 9, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:27 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has nine assists on the season. None
March 7, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 24:39 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 6, 2021 Aaron Ekblad tallied one goal and one assist in 24:59 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-2 win over the Predators on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has nine goals and eight assists on the season. None
March 4, 2021 Aaron Ekblad tallied two goals and two assists in 24:45 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 win over the Predators on Thursday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has eight goals and seven assists on the season. None
March 1, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 25:34 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 27, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 25:27 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 shootout loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 25, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 27:43 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Stars on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 24, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 26:30 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-0 loss to the Stars on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
Feb. 22, 2021 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 25:52 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-1 win over the Stars on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has six goals on the season. None
Feb. 20, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 26:52 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 19, 2021 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 22:06 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-2 win over the Red Wings on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Ekblad now has five goals on the season. None
Feb. 17, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 26:05 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 15, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 25:32 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-4 win over the Lightning on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 13, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 25:21 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-1 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 11, 2021 Aaron Ekblad tallied one goal and one assist in 23:13 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Lightning on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has four goals and five assists on the season. None
Feb. 9, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 24:19 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has four assists on the season. None
Feb. 7, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 21:18 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 5, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 22:16 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Predators on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 4, 2021 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 26:35 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-5 overtime loss to the Predators on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has three goals on the season. None
Jan. 31, 2021 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 21:09 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Red Wings on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has two goals on the season. None
Jan. 30, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 26:17 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has three assists on the season. None
Jan. 28, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had 26:56 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 26, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 27:39 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 shootout win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has two assists on the season. None
Jan. 19, 2021 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 28:04 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has one assist on the season. None
Jan. 17, 2021 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 25:46 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Blackhawks on Sunday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has one goal on the season. None
Aug. 7, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 24:24 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 loss to the Islanders on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Aug. 5, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 25:15 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Islanders on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Aug. 4, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 25:39 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Aug. 1, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 25:34 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 9, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 24:45 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Blues on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 7, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 21:36 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Ekblad now has 36 assists on the season. None
March 5, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 26:26 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 1, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 21:49 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-0 loss to the Flames on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 29, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 23:22 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 27, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 21:54 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has 34 assists on the season. None
Feb. 25, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:10 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Coyotes on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 33 assists on the season. None
Feb. 22, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 24:43 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 20, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 25:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 loss to the Kings on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 32 assists on the season. None
Feb. 19, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:14 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Ducks on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 30 assists on the season. None
Feb. 17, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 24:59 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 win over the Sharks on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 29 assists on the season. None
Feb. 15, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 24:37 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 loss to the Oilers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Ekblad now has 27 assists on the season. None
Feb. 13, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:12 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-2 loss to the Flyers on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 26 assists on the season. None
Feb. 11, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 21:27 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 win over the Devils on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 10, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 20:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 loss to the Flyers on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has 25 assists on the season. None
Feb. 8, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 25:53 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Saturday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 6, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 22:16 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 4, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 22:27 of ice time in the Panthers' 1-0 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 3, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 21:36 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 24 assists on the season. None
Feb. 1, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 21:05 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-0 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 21, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 24:10 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 23 assists on the season. None
Jan. 20, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 18:59 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 win over the Wild on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 22 assists on the season. None
Jan. 18, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:50 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 21 assists on the season. None
Jan. 16, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 20:05 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 win over the Kings on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 20 assists on the season. None
Jan. 12, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 21:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 8-4 win over the Maple Leafs on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 9, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 20:37 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Canucks on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 19 assists on the season. None
Jan. 7, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 22:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 5, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 25:46 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Penguins on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 4, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 23:50 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Sabres on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 2, 2020 Aaron Ekblad had 19:38 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-3 win over the Senators on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 31, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 23:36 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 29, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 15:34 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-5 win over the Canadiens on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 23, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 11:43 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-1 loss to the Lightning on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 18 assists on the season. None
Dec. 21, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 20:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 17 assists on the season. None
Dec. 20, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 20:07 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-4 win over the Stars on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
Dec. 16, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 21:23 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-1 win over the Senators on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 16 assists on the season. None
Dec. 14, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 25:35 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 14 assists on the season. None
Dec. 12, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:57 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-1 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 10, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:08 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Dec. 8, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 22:44 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 win over the Sharks on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 12 assists on the season. None
Dec. 7, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 20:26 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Dec. 3, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 23:22 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Wild on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 30, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:00 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-0 win over the Predators on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 27, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:41 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Capitals on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 24, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:19 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has 10 assists on the season. None
Nov. 23, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 24:02 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has five goals on the season. None
Nov. 21, 2019 Aaron Ekblad tallied two goals and one assist in 23:30 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has four goals and nine assists on the season. None
Nov. 19, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 19:59 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 16, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 27:32 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 win over the Rangers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 14, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 22:43 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Jets on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 12, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 23:32 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 shootout win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has two goals on the season. None
Nov. 10, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 26:31 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-5 shootout win over the Rangers on Sunday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Nov. 9, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 20:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 7, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 21:03 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Capitals on Thursday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
Nov. 2, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:30 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-0 win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has eight assists on the season. None
Oct. 30, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 25:15 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has seven assists on the season. None
Oct. 28, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 21:09 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-2 loss to the Canucks on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 27, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 21:24 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-2 win over the Oilers on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has one goal on the season. None
Oct. 24, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 27:24 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-5 shootout loss to the Flames on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Oct. 19, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 25:13 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 shootout win over the Predators on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 18, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 25:04 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Avalanche on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Ekblad now has five assists on the season. None
Oct. 14, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 25:30 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-4 win over the Devils on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has four assists on the season. None
Oct. 12, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 26:55 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Islanders on Saturday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 11, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 28:44 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 8, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 21:31 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 5, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 25:44 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 win over the Lightning on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has two assists on the season. None
Oct. 3, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:50 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has one assist on the season. None
April 6, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 25:11 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
April 4, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 25:27 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 shootout loss to the Islanders on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 1, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 21:39 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 win over the Capitals on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
March 30, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 25:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Bruins on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 24 assists on the season. None
March 28, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Senators on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 26, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:16 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-1 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 25, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:57 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-5 loss to the Maple Leafs on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 23 assists on the season. None
March 23, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 24:57 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-3 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has 22 assists on the season. None
March 21, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:55 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Coyotes on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 19, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 21:40 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Stars on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 17, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 22:26 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Ducks on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 13 goals on the season. None
March 16, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:06 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 win over the Kings on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 14, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 25:22 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Sharks on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 21 assists on the season. None
March 10, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 21:35 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-1 win over the Red Wings on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 20 assists on the season. None
March 8, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 21:35 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-2 win over the Wild on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
March 7, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:41 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has 18 assists on the season. None
March 5, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 28:03 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 17 assists on the season. None
March 3, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:41 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Senators on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 2, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 23:48 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 28, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 27:22 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-5 shootout loss to the Golden Knights on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 12 goals on the season. None
Feb. 26, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 28:17 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 16 assists on the season. None
Feb. 25, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 24:24 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 11 goals on the season. None
Feb. 23, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 22:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-1 win over the Kings on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 21, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 22:13 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 19, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 25:39 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
Feb. 17, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 22:16 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-3 win over the Canadiens on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 14, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 25:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 shootout win over the Flames on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 12, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:01 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 10, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 23:46 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 loss to the Lightning on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 9, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 25:59 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 15 assists on the season. None
Feb. 7, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 25:48 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 5, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:56 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Blues on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has 13 assists on the season. None
Feb. 2, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 21:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-1 win over the Golden Knights on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 12 assists on the season. None
Feb. 1, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 17:55 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 loss to the Predators on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 21, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 23:38 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-2 win over the Sharks on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 10 goals on the season. None
Jan. 19, 2019 Aaron Ekblad tallied one goal and one assist in 26:00 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Predators on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has nine goals and 11 assists on the season. None
Jan. 18, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:21 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 15, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 24:07 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 13, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 24:51 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 loss to the Canucks on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 10 assists on the season. None
Jan. 11, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 23:23 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Flames on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 10, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had 25:54 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 shootout loss to the Oilers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 8, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 24:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has nine goals on the season. None
Jan. 5, 2019 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 24:54 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has eight goals on the season. None
Jan. 3, 2019 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:31 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Sabres on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has eight assists on the season. None
Dec. 31, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 29:36 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 shootout win over the Red Wings on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has seven assists on the season. None
Dec. 29, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:27 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Flyers on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Dec. 28, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 18:54 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 loss to the Canadiens on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 23, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 28:00 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-3 win over the Blackhawks on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 22, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 25:44 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Dec. 20, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:56 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 18, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:09 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 15, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 27:14 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 13, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 25:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 loss to the Wild on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 11, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 19:49 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Blues on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Dec. 8, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 26:12 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 shootout loss to the Rangers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has seven goals on the season. None
Dec. 6, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 22:37 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 loss to the Avalanche on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has six goals on the season. None
Dec. 4, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 17:25 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-0 win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Dec. 1, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 20:53 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 30, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 25:02 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime win over the Sabres on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has six assists on the season. None
Nov. 28, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 23:48 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Ducks on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has five goals on the season. None
Nov. 26, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:12 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime win over the Devils on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has five assists on the season. None
Nov. 24, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 22:43 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Ekblad now has four goals on the season. None
Nov. 23, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 20:31 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 21, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:31 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-3 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 19, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had two assists in 24:30 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-5 win over the Senators on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has four assists on the season. None
Nov. 17, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 22:08 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Ekblad now has three goals on the season. None
Nov. 15, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 21:11 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has two goals on the season. None
Nov. 13, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 26:14 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has one goal on the season. None
Nov. 11, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:48 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 win over the Senators on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 10, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:41 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Islanders on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 8, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:54 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Oilers on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 2, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:22 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Jets on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 1, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 18:27 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Jets on Thursday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 27, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 19:22 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Devils on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 24, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 20:53 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has two assists on the season. None
Oct. 23, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 20:18 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-2 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has one assist on the season. None
Oct. 20, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 23:45 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings on Saturday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Oct. 19, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 29:49 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-5 shootout win over the Capitals on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 16, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 25:01 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-5 shootout loss to the Flyers on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 13, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:07 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Canucks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 11, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 6, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 24:33 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 shootout loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 1, 2018 Ekblad (lower body) will play in Saturday's opener against the Lightning. The star defenseman did not play in the preseason finale last Saturday. He had 16 goals and 22 assists last season.
April 8, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:19 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Bruins on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
April 7, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:50 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 win over the Sabres on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 22 assists on the season. None
April 5, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:23 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Bruins on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 21 assists on the season. None
April 3, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 21:49 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-1 win over the Predators on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 20 assists on the season. None
April 2, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Hurricanes on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 31, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 25:23 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 29, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 23:35 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 16 goals on the season. None
March 28, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 27:07 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 19 assists on the season. None
March 26, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 21:25 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-0 win over the Islanders on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 18 assists on the season. None
March 24, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:44 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 22, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 20:21 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-0 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 20, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 19:16 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-2 win over the Senators on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
March 19, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 20:56 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-0 win over the Canadiens on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 15 goals on the season. None
March 17, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:56 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Oilers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 17 assists on the season. None
March 15, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 24:34 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-0 win over the Bruins on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 14 goals on the season. None
March 12, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 23:08 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-3 loss to the Senators on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 10, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:23 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 8, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 19:58 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-0 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
March 6, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 21:56 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 16 assists on the season. None
March 4, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:10 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Flyers on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 15 assists on the season. None
March 2, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 22:38 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Sabres on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 13 goals on the season. None
March 1, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:53 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Devils on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 14 assists on the season. None
Feb. 27, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 24:05 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 13 assists on the season. None
Feb. 24, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 24:20 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-5 win over the Penguins on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 22, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 23:56 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Capitals on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 20, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 24:46 of ice time in the Panthers' 1-0 loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 18, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 23:04 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-2 loss to the Jets on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
Feb. 17, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 22:12 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-3 win over the Flames on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Ekblad now has 12 assists on the season. None
Feb. 14, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 27:38 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 win over the Canucks on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 11 assists on the season. None
Feb. 12, 2018 Aaron Ekblad tallied one goal and one assist in 22:16 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-5 win over the Oilers on Monday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has 12 goals and 10 assists on the season. None
Feb. 9, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 23:39 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-1 loss to the Kings on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has 11 goals on the season. None
Feb. 6, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:00 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-1 win over the Canucks on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 3, 2018 Aaron Ekblad tallied one goal and one assist in 21:28 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Ekblad now has 10 goals and eight assists on the season. None
Feb. 1, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:21 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Sabres on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 30, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:13 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday. He took seven shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Jan. 25, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 22:36 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Capitals on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 24, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 26:25 of ice time in the Panthers' 6-1 loss to the Stars on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Ekblad now has nine goals on the season. None
Jan. 21, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had an assist in 23:13 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Predators on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Ekblad now has seven assists on the season. None
Jan. 19, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 21:24 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Ekblad now has eight goals on the season. None
Jan. 12, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 20:08 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Flames on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 10, 2018 Aaron Ekblad scored one goal in 22:02 of ice time in the Panthers' 7-4 win over the Blues on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of 2 for the game. Ekblad now has seven goals on the season. None
Jan. 7, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 26:43 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 6, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 21:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 3, 2018 Aaron Ekblad had 18:59 of ice time in the Panthers' 5-1 loss to the Wild on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 30, 2017 Aaron Ekblad had 24:19 of ice time in the Panthers' 2-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 29, 2017 Aaron Ekblad had 22:55 of ice time in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Flyers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 24, 2017 Aaron Ekblad had 24:29 of ice time in the Panthers' 1-0 win over the Senators on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. None
Dec. 23, 2017 Aaron Ekblad had 29:43 of ice time in the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Wild on Friday. He took eight shots and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. None
Dec. 10, 2017 Ekblad stepped up with another goal in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Avs. Ekblad continues to stay hot as he's now totaled three goals and an assist over his last four games.
Oct. 12, 2017 Ekblad had a goal and an assist Thursday against St. Louis. The 2015 Calder Trophy picked up an assist in Florida's previous game.
March 23, 2017 Ekblad is dealing with a stiff neck and headaches, and coach Tom Rowe said it's unlikely he plays again this season with the Panthers eliminated from playoff contention. Ekblad returned March 21 against Carolina following a four-game absence caused by a concussion but began experiencing renewed soreness. Rowe said the injury stems from a case of whiplash the 2015 Calder Trophy winner received while playing in the World Cup of Hockey in September.
March 11, 2017 Ekblad sustained a concussion in the second period of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and did not return. Ekblad was hit by Lightning forward Gabriel Dumont along the boards. As Ekblad had the puck in the corner, he turned just before Dumont arrived and the contact sent Ekblad's head into the glass. He was at Florida's morning skate ahead and will play in Tuesday's game against Carolina. This the third head-related injury in the past 14 months for the 21-year-old Ekblad, named the NHL Rookie of the Year in 2015. He leads the Panthers in goals by a defenseman with 10 and also has 11 assists.
March 2, 2017 Ekblad scored the only goal for the Panthers on Thursday. He has five points over a nine-game stretch.
Feb. 22, 2017 Ekblad had an assist against Edmonton on Wednesday. He has four points over his last five games.
Feb. 16, 2017 Ekblad had an assist in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Sharks. Ekblad ended a seven-game run without a point, which matched his season high.
Jan. 19, 2017 Ekblad had two assists Wednesday. He has four assists in his last four games.
Dec. 29, 2016 Ekblad was held without a point again Thursday in an OT loss to Montreal. It's been a rough season for Ekblad, who has no points in six games and just three in his last 14. He has only three assists in 37 games and is a minus-18 to rank among the worst in the league.
Nov. 16, 2016 Ekblad scored 2:59 into overtime to lift the Panthers to Tuesday's 4-3 win at Montreal. The 2014-15 Calder Trophy winner's first game-winning goal of the season was only his third overall, and he's yet to record an assist through the first 16 games. Ekblad's track record says he'll pick up the pace, as he finished his first two NHL seasons with 39 and 36 points, respectively.
July 1, 2016 The Panthers have locked up Ekblad for eight additional years, the sides formally completing the work Friday on what will be a $60 million extension that keeps him in Florida through the 2024-25 season. Ekblad was an All-Star in each of his first two years with Florida, and now clearly becomes a face of a franchise that believes it is getting closer to finally hoisting the Stanley Cup.
April 5, 2016 Ekblad had two assists in a 4-3 win over Toronto on Monday night. The Florida Panthers defenseman has five of his 20 assists in the past three games.
Jan. 23, 2016 Ekblad scored in his first game back after recovering from a concussion and the Panthers easily handled the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Friday night to snap a four-game slide. Florida was winless in its previous four games while the second-year All-Star defenseman recovered from a concussion suffered when he got leveled by Matt Hendricks in Edmonton on Jan. 10. The Panthers have now won 13 straight games with him in the lineup.
Jan. 11, 2016 Ekblad returned with a goal Friday. The defenseman was out with an upper-body injury.
Nov. 22, 2015 Ekblad had two assists Saturday. Ekblad has been turning heads with six points in his last six games.
Nov. 17, 2015 Ekblad scored with 20.2 seconds left to give the Florida Panthers a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Ekblad has one point in four straight games.
April 23, 2015 Ekblad is one of three finalists for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's top rookie, and the only defenseman. Ekblad, the No. 1 overall pick in 2014, had 12 goals and 27 assists in 81 games for Florida. Calgary forward Johnny Gaudreau and Ottawa forward Mark Stone are the other two finalists who were announced Thursday. The winner will be announced at the NHL awards ceremony June 24 in Las Vegas.
March 7, 2015 Ekblad has the flu. Ekblad had played in each of the previous 65 games. He's considered day to day.
Feb. 9, 2015 Ekblad poked in the rebound for his eighth goal and 30th point of the season Sunday. Ekblad leads NHL rookie defensemen in points.
Jan. 3, 2015 Ekblad recorded his 21st point of the season with an assist in a 2-0 win over Buffalo on Friday night. The No. 1 overall draft pick needs one more point to break Ed Jovanovski's franchise scoring record for a rookie defensemen.
Dec. 9, 2014 Ekblad extended his point streak to a career-best five games with a goal in a 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Monday night. The Florida defenseman has three goals and four assists during his streak.
Aug. 6, 2014 Ekblad suffered a concussion in Canada's world junior exhibition game against the Czech Republic and will miss the rest of summer development camp. The 18-year-old defenseman was hit hard during Monday night's 6-2 win and left the game. Hockey Canada says Ekblad is expected to be ready for Florida Panthers training camp in September. Panthers general manager Dale Tallon echoed those sentiments, saying ''We will closely monitor Aaron's health for the remainder of the offseason and expect him to be ready for our rookie camp in mid-September.''
Date Injury Return Date Status Details
March 28, 2021 Leg fracture - left game None Injured Reserve
Sept. 30, 2018 Undisclosed injury None Day-to-Day Ekblad (lower body) will play in Saturday's opener against the Lightning.
March 23, 2017 Stiff neck None Day-to-Day Ekblad is dealing with a stiff neck and headaches, and coach Tom Rowe said it's unlikely he plays again this season with the Panthers eliminated from playoff contention.
March 12, 2017 Concussion None Day-to-Day Ekblad sustained a concussion in the second period of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and did not return. Ekblad was hit by Lightning forward Gabriel Dumont along the boards. As Ekblad had the puck in the corner, he turned just before Dumont arrived and the contact sent Ekblad's head into the glass. He was at Florida's morning skate ahead and will play in Tuesday's game against Carolina.
Jan. 12, 2016 Upper-body injury None Day-to-Day Ekblad returned with a goal Friday.
March 7, 2015 Flu None Day-to-Day Ekblad has the flu.

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May 6 2024 20:00 EDT BOS Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 8 2024 20:00 EDT BOS Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 10 2024 20:00 EDT at BOS Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 12 2024 20:00 EDT at BOS Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 14 2024 20:00 EDT BOS Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 17 2024 20:00 EDT at BOS Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
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Apr 29 2024 19:00 EDT TB W 6-1 Final 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 1 0.0 19:32
Apr 27 2024 17:00 EDT at TB L 3-6 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 0.0 20:42
Apr 25 2024 19:00 EDT at TB W 5-3 Final 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0.0 25:40
Apr 23 2024 19:30 EDT TB W 3-2 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 0.0 20:45
Apr 21 2024 12:30 EDT TB W 3-2 Final 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 4 0.0 21:33
Date Game Date Location Result Property From To
May 1 2024 04:40 EDT Apr 29 2024 19:00 EDT TB W 6-1 hits 8 6
Apr 30 2024 14:14 EDT Apr 29 2024 19:00 EDT TB W 6-1 first_round 0 1
Apr 29 2024 04:38 EDT Apr 25 2024 19:00 EDT at TB W 5-3 hits 6 4
Apr 29 2024 04:38 EDT Apr 25 2024 19:00 EDT at TB W 5-3 plus_minus 1 2
Apr 29 2024 04:38 EDT Apr 27 2024 17:00 EDT at TB L 3-6 hits 8 5
Apr 25 2024 04:30 EDT Apr 23 2024 19:30 EDT TB W 3-2 hits 7 3
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2024-04-30 analysis Ekblad set up the first of Aleksander Barkov's two goals in the game. Through five playoff contests, Ekblad has two helpers, six shots on net, 25 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The 28-year-old continues to handle a heavy workload on the Panthers' top pairing, though he sees minimal power-play time.
2024-04-30 update Ekblad notched a shorthanded assist, eight hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.
2024-04-20 analysis Ekblad sat out Tuesday's final game of the regular season. He struggled this season after returning from offseason shoulder surgery, scoring only four times and adding 14 helpers in 51 appearances. Ekblad sat out Tuesday's season finale versus Toronto. He struggled this season after returning from offseason shoulder surgery, scoring only four times and adding 14 helpers in 51 appearances.
2024-04-20 update Per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, Ekblad (undisclosed) will be ready to play in Game 1 versus Tampa Bay on Sunday according to coach Paul Maurice. Ekblad (undisclosed) will be ready to play in Game 1 versus Tampa Bay on Sunday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site,
2024-04-19 analysis Ekblad sat out Tuesday's final game of the regular season. He struggled this season after returning from offseason shoulder surgery, scoring only four times and adding 14 helpers in 51 appearances.
2024-04-19 update Per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, Ekblad (undisclosed) will be ready to play in Game 1 versus Tampa Bay on Sunday according to coach Paul Maurice.
2024-04-17 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-04-16 injury_note Ekblad (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against Toronto, but he'll be ready to rock for Game 1 of Florida's upcoming first-round playoff series, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2024-04-16 analysis Ekblad will return to his usual top-four role once postseason play gets underway. He's picked up just 18 points through 51 games in what's been a disappointing season from an offensive standpoint for the 28-year-old defender.
2024-04-16 Date Injured 2024-04-16
2024-04-16 update Ekblad (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against Toronto, but he'll be ready to rock for Game 1 of Florida's upcoming first-round playoff series, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2024-04-12 Injury Status OUT
2024-04-12 Injury Text Undisclosed
2024-04-12 Injured No Yes
2024-04-08 Injury Status OUT
2024-04-08 Injury Text Undisclosed
2024-04-08 Injured No Yes
2024-04-05 injury_note Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators. Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.
2024-04-05 analysis The specific nature and severity of Ekblad's injury is currently unknown, but even if he's sidelined for an extended stretch, coach Paul Maurice fully expects the veteran defender to be ready for the first game of Florida's first-round playoff series. It's been somewhat of a dissapointing season for Ekblad from an offensive standpoint, as he's only picked up 18 points through 51 games, but he's re Even though Ekblad is slated to sit out the final five games of the 2023-24 campaign, he is projected to be available for Florida's playoff opener. Ekblad is poised to finish the season with four goals, 18 points, 98 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 85 hits in 51 appearances.
2024-04-05 update Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators. Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.
2024-04-05 injury_note Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports. Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators.
2024-04-05 analysis Even though Ekblad is slated to sit out the final five games of the 2023-24 campaign, he is projected to be available for Florida's playoff opener. Ekblad is poised to finish the season with four goals, 18 points, 98 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 85 hits in 51 appearances. The specific nature and severity of Ekblad's injury is currently unknown, but even if he's sidelined for an extended stretch, coach Paul Maurice fully expects the veteran defender to be ready for the first game of Florida's first-round playoff series. It's been somewhat of a dissapointing season for Ekblad from an offensive standpoint, as he's only picked up 18 points through 51 games, but he's re
2024-04-05 update Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports. Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators.
2024-04-05 injury_note Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators. Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.
2024-04-05 analysis The specific nature and severity of Ekblad's injury is currently unknown, but even if he's sidelined for an extended stretch, coach Paul Maurice fully expects the veteran defender to be ready for the first game of Florida's first-round playoff series. It's been somewhat of a dissapointing season for Ekblad from an offensive standpoint, as he's only picked up 18 points through 51 games, but he's re Even though Ekblad is slated to sit out the final five games of the 2023-24 campaign, he is projected to be available for Florida's playoff opener. Ekblad is poised to finish the season with four goals, 18 points, 98 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 85 hits in 51 appearances.
2024-04-05 update Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators. Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.
2024-04-05 injury_note Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports. Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators.
2024-04-05 analysis Even though Ekblad is slated to sit out the final five games of the 2023-24 campaign, he is projected to be available for Florida's playoff opener. Ekblad is poised to finish the season with four goals, 18 points, 98 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 85 hits in 51 appearances. The specific nature and severity of Ekblad's injury is currently unknown, but even if he's sidelined for an extended stretch, coach Paul Maurice fully expects the veteran defender to be ready for the first game of Florida's first-round playoff series. It's been somewhat of a dissapointing season for Ekblad from an offensive standpoint, as he's only picked up 18 points through 51 games, but he's re
2024-04-05 update Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports. Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators.
2024-04-05 injury_note Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators. Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.
2024-04-05 analysis The specific nature and severity of Ekblad's injury is currently unknown, but even if he's sidelined for an extended stretch, coach Paul Maurice fully expects the veteran defender to be ready for the first game of Florida's first-round playoff series. It's been somewhat of a dissapointing season for Ekblad from an offensive standpoint, as he's only picked up 18 points through 51 games, but he's re Even though Ekblad is slated to sit out the final five games of the 2023-24 campaign, he is projected to be available for Florida's playoff opener. Ekblad is poised to finish the season with four goals, 18 points, 98 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 85 hits in 51 appearances.
2024-04-05 update Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators. Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.
2024-04-04 injury_note Ekblad (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports. Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators.
2024-04-04 analysis The specific nature and severity of Ekblad's injury is currently unknown, but even if he's sidelined for an extended stretch, coach Paul Maurice fully expects the veteran defender to be ready for the first game of Florida's first-round playoff series. It's been somewhat of a dissapointing season for Ekblad from an offensive standpoint, as he's only picked up 18 points through 51 games, but he's re
2024-04-04 Date Injured 2024-04-02 2024-04-04
2024-04-04 update Ekblad (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against the Senators.
2024-04-04 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-04-02 injury_note Ekblad (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
2024-04-02 analysis Ekblad saw just 7:16 of ice time in this contest. He recently returned from a lower-body injury that cost him seven contests, but the Panthers didn't elaborate on why he exited Tuesday's game. If he can't play Thursday versus the Senators, Josh Mahura or Tobias Bjornfot would draw into the lineup.
2024-04-02 Date Injured 2024-04-02
2024-04-02 update Ekblad (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
2024-04-02 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-04-02 Injury Text Undisclosed
2024-04-02 Injured No Yes
2024-03-29 analysis Ekblad sat out seven games with the injury. Ekblad missed the first 16 games of the season, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, and has struggled offensively. The 28-year-old blueliner has only four goals and 17 points in 47 games. If he is unable to pick up the pace, he will miss hitting double digits in goals for only the second time in 10 years. Ekblad will line up alongside Gustav Fors Returning from a seven-game absence caused by a collision with Vladimir Tarasenko, Ekblad saw his usual workload and was leaned on heavily on the penalty kill, seeing 7:47 with Florida down a man. It's been a tough season overall for the 28-year-old blueliner, who has only four goals and 17 points in 48 games, but with the Panthers having already clinched a playoff spot, Ekblad will use the final
2024-03-29 update Ekblad (lower body) will be back in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now. Ekblad (lower body) failed to record a point in 22:13 of ice time during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.
2024-03-28 analysis Ekblad sat out seven games with the injury. Ekblad missed the first 16 games of the season, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, and has struggled offensively. The 28-year-old blueliner has only four goals and 17 points in 47 games. If he is unable to pick up the pace, he will miss hitting double digits in goals for only the second time in 10 years. Ekblad will line up alongside Gustav Fors
2024-03-28 update Ekblad (lower body) will be back in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
2024-03-27 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-03-26 injury_note Ekblad (lower body) will be unavailable for at least two weeks and he'll be considered day-to-day afterward, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site. Ekblad (lower body) is "close" to returning, but coach Paul Maurice wants the defender to log at least two "heavy practices" before rejoining the lineup, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2024-03-26 analysis Ekblad will miss a seventh straight contest Tuesday against Boston, but it sounds like he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. The 28-year-old vet has had a down year from an offensive standpoint, picking up just 17 points through 47 contests.
2024-03-26 Date Injured 2024-03-11 2024-03-26
2024-03-26 update Ekblad (lower body) is "close" to returning, but coach Paul Maurice wants the defender to log at least two "heavy practices" before rejoining the lineup, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2024-03-11 injury_note Ekblad won't return to Saturday's game against Calgary due to a lower-body injury. Ekblad (lower body) will be unavailable for at least two weeks and he'll be considered day-to-day afterward, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
2024-03-11 analysis Ekblad was injured in a collision with teammate Vladimir Tarasenko in Saturday's 5-1 win over Calgary. The 28-year-old Ekblad has four goals, 17 points, 94 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and 78 hits in 47 games this season. Josh Mahura is expected to draw into the lineup during Ekblad's absence, while Oliver Ekman-Larsson will slot in alongside Gustav Forsling.
2024-03-11 Date Injured 2024-03-09 2024-03-11
2024-03-11 update Ekblad (lower body) will be unavailable for at least two weeks and he'll be considered day-to-day afterward, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
2024-03-11 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-03-09 injury_note Ekblad won't return to Saturday's game against Calgary due to a lower-body injury.
2024-03-09 analysis Ekblad logged just 5:10 of ice time versus the Flames. He sustained the injury when he collided with a teammate, according to Colby Guy of FloridaHockeyNow.com. Ekblad entered Saturday's action with four goals, 17 points, 44 PIM, 76 hits and 55 blocks in 46 appearances in 2023-24. Tobias Bjornfot, who was claimed off waivers from Vegas on Friday, might draw into the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas if
2024-03-09 Date Injured 2024-03-09
2024-03-09 update Ekblad won't return to Saturday's game against Calgary due to a lower-body injury.
2024-03-09 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-03-09 Injury Text Lower Body
2024-03-09 Injured No Yes
2024-03-04 Position C D
2024-03-03 Position D C
2024-02-19 analysis Ekblad has been struggling to produce offensively of late, as he has managed just one point in his last nine outings while adding 25 shots, 15 hits and 12 blocks. The blueliner's return to action will likely see Josh Mahura relegated to a reserve role in the press box Tuesday. Ekblad has been struggling to produce offensively of late, as he has managed just one point in his last nine outings while adding 25 shots on goal, 15 hits and 12 blocked shots. The blueliner's return to action will likely lead to Josh Mahura getting scratched Tuesday.
2024-02-19 analysis Ekblad has been struggling to produce offensively of late, as he has managed just one point in his last nine outings while adding 25 shots, 15 hits and 12 blocks. The blueliner's return to action will likely see Josh Mahura relegated to a reserve role in the press box Tuesday.
2024-02-19 update Ekblad (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Senators on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
2024-02-18 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-02-17 injury_note Ekblad (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Lightning, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
2024-02-17 analysis Ekblad, who is considered day-to-day, will be replaced in the lineup by Josh Mahura. The 28-year-old Ekblad has three goals, 14 points, 79 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and 60 hits across 37 appearances this season.
2024-02-17 Date Injured 2024-02-17
2024-02-17 update Ekblad (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Lightning, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
2024-02-17 Injury Status OUT
2024-02-17 Injury Text Lower Body
2024-02-17 Injured No Yes
2024-02-09 analysis Despite Ekblad putting up a season-high seven shots, he remains stuck in a six-game pointless streak dating back to Jan. 19 versus Minnesota. At his current pace, the defenseman could record his second-lowest point total over the seven campaigns.
2024-02-09 update Ekblad recorded seven shots against Washington on Thursday.
2024-01-20 analysis Ekblad was a man on a mission in this home clash, but the Wild manufactured five power-play goals, plus an empty-net tally, to counter the defenseman's fiery attack. This was only the second multi-point game from Ekblad this season, and all of his offensive magic happened during 5-on-5 play. Ekblad has been downgraded to the No. 2 power-play unit, resulting in him netting just three man-advantage
2024-01-20 update Ekblad earned a goal, three assists, and a plus-4 rating in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Wild.
2024-01-05 analysis Ekblad has started to find his way on offense with a goal, three assists and 10 shots on net over the last five games. The defenseman missed the start of the season while recovering from shoulder surgery. He's up to eight points, 44 shots, 26 blocked shots, 25 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 21 appearances. Ekblad continues to play on the top pairing and second power-play unit.
2024-01-05 update Ekblad notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and four PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.
2023-12-18 analysis Ekblad is slated to be back on the top pairing and second power-play unit Monday after sitting out Saturday's 5-1 win over Edmonton. He has picked up four assists, 28 shots on goal, 21 blocked shots and 14 hits across 13 outings this campaign. Ekblad's return is expected to make Josh Mahura a healthy scratch.
2023-12-18 update Ekblad (lower body) will return to the lineup Monday against Calgary, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
2023-12-17 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2023-12-16 injury_note Ekblad exited Thursday's game versus the Canucks due to a lower-body injury, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports. Ekblad (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Edmonton, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.
2023-12-16 analysis While Ekblad's injury was deemed minor after he left Thursday's game in Vancouver, it'll keep him sidelined Saturday against the Oilers. The 27-year-old blueliner has four assists and a plus-6 rating through 13 games this season. Josh Mahura will slot back into the lineup in Ekblad's absence.
2023-12-16 Date Injured 2023-12-14 2023-12-16
2023-12-16 update Ekblad (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against Edmonton, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.
2023-12-16 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2023-12-15 injury_note Ekblad exited Thursday's game versus the Canucks due to a lower-body injury, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
2023-12-15 analysis Ekblad's injury could be "less than day-to-day," per head coach Paul Maurice, but the team took him out of Thursday's game since they dressed seven defensemen. This sounds like a cautionary move, so Ekblad should be considered questionable to play Saturday in Edmonton.
2023-12-15 Date Injured 2023-12-14
2023-12-15 update Ekblad exited Thursday's game versus the Canucks due to a lower-body injury, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
2023-12-15 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2023-12-15 Injury Text Lower Body
2023-12-15 Injured No Yes
2023-11-29 analysis The point was his first six games since making his belated season debut following summer shoulder surgery. Ekblad is coming off a disappointing, injury-plagued campaign in which he managed only 38 points in 71 games, but even if he's able to stay healthy for the rest of this season, he could have trouble returning to the near point-a-game pace he produced in 2021-22 without regaining his spot on t