Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad out vs. Ducks with undisclosed injury

Ekblad had four goals and 26 points while averaging 22:29 of ice time in 72 games in 2025-26.

By Hunter Crowther · Daily Faceoff

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 12:24 AM

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Aaron Ekblad will miss the Florida Panthers' Sunday game against the Anaheim Ducks due to an undisclosed injury.
Defenseman Gustav Forsling will return to the Florida lineup after missing the previous game against San Jose.
Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confirmed forward Brad Marchand will make his 2026-27 season debut on Sunday.

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Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will miss Sunday's game against the Anaheim Ducks due to an undisclosed injury. Through two games this season, the 30-year-old blueliner has logged one assist while averaging 20:55 of ice time.

While Ekblad is sidelined, defenseman Gustav Forsling will return to Florida's lineup after missing Thursday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Additionally, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confirmed that forward Brad Marchand will make his 2026-27 regular-season debut against Anaheim.

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