Ekblad returns for Panthers against Sharks

Aaron Ekblad scores in return from injury in the Panthers' 7-2 victory over the Sharks
Defenseman Aaron Ekblad had a goal and an assist in his return from an upper-body injury and the Florida Panthers routed the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Saturday night. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists,
Three takeaways: Impact of Aaron Ekblad's return, a blowout that nearly wasn't
Florida stumbled out of the gate on Saturday in San Jose, but once they snapped into form it was off to the races
NHL Buzz: Ekblad returns for Panthers against Sharks
Rantanen was acquired in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday for forwards Jack Drury and Martin Necas, along with a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Hall was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks for a third-round pick in the 2025 Draft.
Tkachuk has three-point night, Ekblad strong in return as Panthers pummel Sharks 7-2
The Panthers, who have won four of their last six, erased an early one-goal deficit with six unanswered goals to coast past the host San Jose Sharks.
Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad set to return following 7-game absence due to upper-body injury
The Florida Panthers are set to bolster their blue line with the return of defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who has missed the past seven games due to an upper-body injury.
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: One of each in return
One of each in return
How steady has Panthers’ defense pairing of Ekblad and Forsling been? A look at the numbers
For going on three seasons now, the Florida Panthers’ Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad have consistently been one of the NHL’s top defense pairings. But getting to that consistently high level was a ...
Paul Maurice 'pretty excited' about progress of Aaron Ekblad as defenseman nears return from injury
There is hope that the Panthers will get defenseman Aaron Ekblad back in the lineup at some point while they're out west.
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INJURY: Ekblad rejoins Panthers at practice in San Jose
A crucial piece on the blue line, Ekblad, despite missing time due to his injury, still leads Florida’s defensemen in both ...