Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will miss an extended period after injuring his ankle following a hit from Philadelphia's Simon Benoit during a 2-1 win on Thursday. The 23-year-old Swedish forward, acquired by Ottawa in June, has recorded one goal and one assist in four games this season. Coach Travis Green confirmed Eklund does not require surgery and expects him to return before the season concludes, though no specific timeline was provided. The Senators currently hold a 3-1-0 record.
Green emphasized the team's depth, stating the organization does not focus on injured players. Defensemen Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub are expected to rejoin the roster in the coming days. Ottawa's next game comes after their current off‑day stretch.
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