Senators’ William Eklund leaves game with lower-body injury

Ottawa Senators winger William Eklund exited Thursday night's home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period due to a lower-body injury. The injury occurred just under eight minutes into the game following a check along the boards by Flyers defenseman Simon Benoit.

Eklund was a major offseason addition for Ottawa, acquired from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for the No. 9 overall draft pick. Prior to the injury, the Swedish forward had recorded two points in three games while skating on the Senators' top line alongside Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson.