Brief
Ottawa Senators place William Eklund on injured reserve after ankle injury
Eklund was taken off the ice with a badly injured left ankle during the Senators' home opener and will be placed on injured reserve.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund was injured on Thursday night during the team's home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Ottawa Citizen reported.
What happened
Eklund twisted his left ankle badly in the third period of the game at the Canadian Tire Centre. Teammates Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle helped him off the ice as medical staff attended to the injury. The Senators lost the match 4-2, and the injury was described as severe enough to sideline Eklund for an extended period.
What the reports add
The Ottawa Citizen noted that the injury is expected to keep Eklund out for roughly two months, meaning the Senators will be without one of their top wingers for a significant stretch of the early season. No further details on the exact nature of the ankle damage were provided.
What was said
The article did not include direct quotations from team officials or the player, but it highlighted that the injury will force the club to adjust its line‑up as it navigates the next two months of the schedule.
How it came about
Eklund, a key offensive contributor, had been expected to play a major role in the Senators' opening games following the team's recent roster moves, including naming Thomas Chabot captain earlier in September (Felo coverage). The injury comes after Ottawa's 3-2 season‑opening win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, both of which featured notable performances from other players.
Key facts
- William Eklund suffered a serious left‑ankle injury during the home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. (ottawacitizen.com)
- Eklund was assisted off the ice by teammates Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle. (ottawacitizen.com)
- The Senators placed Eklund on injured reserve, expecting him to miss about two months. (ottawacitizen.com)
Sources
- [1] ottawacitizen.com — originally reported as “Ottawa Senators place forward William Eklund on injured reserve, brace for lengthy absence”
