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Senators forward Eklund out for 'extended' period with ankle injury

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 9). Senators forward Eklund out for 'extended' period with ankle injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/senators-forward-eklund-out-for-extended-period-with-ankle-injury/article_159881d8-2772-55e5-bb21-7d73f701fbd2.html

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Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will be out for an extended period due to an ankle injury sustained during a game against Philadelphia on Thursday. With just four games played this season and one goal and assist to his name, the absence of the top-six player is significant for the team's early 3-1-0 start in the Atlantic Division. Head coach Travis Green did not provide a specific timeline for Eklund’s return, though the injury occurred after a hit from Philadelphia defenceman Simon Benoit.

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William Eklund, a 23-year-old Swede and top-six forward for the Ottawa Senators, will be out for an "extended" period due to an ankle injury sustained during Thursday's game against Philadelphia. The injury occurred after he took a hit from defenceman Simon Benoit. With only four games played this season, Eklund has already contributed one goal and one assist. His absence is particularly significant as the Senators have started strong with a 3-1-0 record in the competitive Atlantic Division. Head coach Travis Green did not provide an exact timeline for Eklund's return. The team acquired him in June from San Jose as part of a deal involving the ninth pick in the 2026 NHL draft. Ottawa faces Nashville on Saturday night, marking their return to action without Eklund.

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“The articles describe different incidents: one about goalie Linus Ullmark leaving a game due to an injury, and another about forward William Eklund being out for an extended period with an ankle injury.”

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Losing a top-six forward for the foreseeable future is a blow for the Senators, who are off to a 3-1-0 start to sit among the leaders in the competitive Atlantic Division.

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🔮 Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will be out for an “extended” period of time with an ankle injury, head coach Travis Green said Friday.

2026-10-09 · Toronto Star

Senators forward Eklund out for 'extended' period with ankle injury · assertive framing

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Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will be out for an “extended” period of time with an ankle injury, head coach Travis Green said Friday. asserted

Green → say → injury

Eklund left Ottawa’s 2-1 win over visiting Philadelphia on Thursday night after taking a hit from defenceman Simon Benoit. asserted

Eklund → leave → Benoit

The 23-year-old Swede has a goal and an assist in four games so far this season. asserted

Swede → have → games

Green did not have a specific timeline for his return. asserted

Green → have → return

Losing a top-six forward for the foreseeable future is a blow for the Senators, who are off to a 3-1-0 start to sit among the leaders in the competitive Atlantic Division. asserted

who → lose → Division

The Senators acquired Eklund in June for part of a package that sent the ninth pick in the 2026 NHL draft to San Jose. asserted

that → acquire → Jose

Ottawa returns to action Saturday night against the visiting Nashville Predators. asserted

Ottawa → return → Predators

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 9, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

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