Senators’ William Eklund exits vs. Flyers with lower-body injury

The Ottawa Senators will be without a forward for the remainder of Thursday's game.

William Eklund exited against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period after suffering a lower-body injury. The team announced he will not return.

The injury happened midway through the opening frame as Eklund was on the receiving end of a hit from Flyers defenceman Samuel Benoit. Eklund was unable to put weight on his left leg and was assisted to the Senators' dressing room.

The 23-year-old Swede is in his first season with the Senators after he was acquired from the San Jose Sharks ahead of the 2026 draft for a first-round pick.

In three games this season, Eklund has one goal and one assist. For his career, he has 51 goals and 165 points in 255 games.