Ekblad has 2 points in return, Panthers score 7

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.
Three takeaways: Impact of Aaron Ekblad's return, a blowout that nearly wasn't
Florida stumbled out of the gate on Saturday in San Jose, but once they snapped into form it was off to the races
Ekblad has 2 points in return, Panthers score 7 to cruise past Sharks
Cody Ceci and Will Smith scored for the Sharks (14-32-6), who have lost six straight and nine of ten. Alexandar Georgiev allowed four goals on 15 shots before being pulled early in the second period for Yaroslav Askarov, who stopped 14 of 17 shots in relief.
Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad set to return following 7-game absence due to upper-body injury
The Florida Panthers are set to bolster their blue line with the return of defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who has missed the past seven games due to an upper-body injury.
Paul Maurice 'pretty excited' about progress of Aaron Ekblad as defenseman nears return from injury
Ekblad has been battling an undisclosed injury and missed each of Florida's past five games. He's been seen on the ice in recent days and appears to be nearing a return. "He skated this morning and was better, so we're pretty excited about that," said Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice.
NHL Buzz: Ekblad to return for Panthers against Sharks tonight
Rantanen was acquired in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday for forwards Jack Drury and Martin Necas, along with a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Hall was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks for a third-round pick in the 2025 Draft.
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: One of each in return
One of each in return
Aaron Ekblad with a Goal vs. San Jose Sharks
Smith, Walman score back-to-back goals for Sharks lead The San Jose Sharks quickly turned a one-goal advantage into a one-goal lead with back-to-back goals from Jake Walman and Wi
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.
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Returns to practice
Ekblad was on the top pairing during the practice session, which is a good sign that he's close to a return. If he can't play Saturday, the Panthers are in action again Sunday versus the Golden Knights.
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