Aaron Ekblad, the Panthers and San Jose Sharks

Aaron Ekblad scores in return from injury in the Panthers' 7-2 victory over the Sharks
Defenseman Aaron Ekblad had a goal and an assist in his return from an upper-body injury and the Florida Panthers routed the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Saturday night.
INJURY: Ekblad rejoins Panthers at practice in San Jose
A crucial piece on the blue line, Ekblad, despite missing time due to his injury, still leads Florida’s defensemen in both assists (18) and points (20). He also ranks third in hits (59) and blocked shots (56), while averaging a team-leading 23:32 of ice time per contest.
Three takeaways: Impact of Aaron Ekblad's return, a blowout that nearly wasn't
The Florida Panthers sure do seem to enjoy playing ... Top priding defenseman Aaron Ekblad’s return to Florida’s lineup after a seven-game absence brough a ripple effect that impact the ...
Tkachuk has three-point night, Ekblad strong in return as Panthers pummel Sharks 7-2
The Panthers, who have won four of their last six, erased an early one-goal deficit with six unanswered goals to coast past the host San Jose Sharks.
PREVIEW: Ekblad set to return as Panthers visit Sharks
After missing each of the last seven games, top-pair defenseman Aaron Ekblad will return to the blue line for the Florida Panthers when they face-off against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Saturday.
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: One of each in return
One of each in return
How steady has Panthers’ defense pairing of Ekblad and Forsling been? A look at the numbers
During the past three seasons, Forsling and Ekblad are one of 13 defense pairings who have played more than 2,000 minutes together at 5-on-5. Among those 13 defense pairings, Forsling and Ekblad are ...
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Florida Panthers Put Young Defenseman on NHL Waivers
Adam Boqvist could have played his final game with the Florida Panthers after being placed on NHL waivers by the team on ...