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Senators F William Eklund (ankle) out 10-12 weeks

Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will be sidelined 10-12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle, Travis Green announced Thursday.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:36 PM
Senators F William Eklund (ankle) out 10-12 weeks
Key Things to Know
  • Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund is out 10-12 weeks following ankle surgery for a torn tendon.
  • Eklund suffered the injury from a board hit by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Simon Benoit on October 8.
  • The 24-year-old forward recorded two points across four games with Ottawa this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will miss 10 to 12 weeks following surgery on a torn ankle tendon, head coach Travis Green announced Thursday. The injury occurred during the first period of Ottawa's 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on October 8 after a hit into the boards by defenseman Simon Benoit left Eklund unable to put weight on his left leg.

The 24-year-old forward has recorded two points in four games during the current campaign. Originally drafted seventh overall by the San Jose Sharks in 2021, Eklund was traded to the Senators on June 23 and has amassed 165 career NHL points in 256 games.

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