William Eklund to miss extended time with ankle injury

Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund is expected to miss an “extended” period due to an ankle injury. The 23-year-old Swedish winger sustained the injury during the first period of a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

The injury occurred approximately eight minutes into the game following a hit from Flyers defenseman Simon Benoit. Eklund, who was acquired from the San Jose Sharks in June, has recorded a goal and an assist in his first four games of the season.

Senators head coach Travis Green stated there is currently no specific timeline for Eklund's return. The loss comes as Ottawa holds a 3-1-0 record in the Atlantic Division. The team is scheduled to play the Nashville Predators this Saturday.