Aaron Ekblad Injury: Likely done for season

Ekblad suffered a broken finger Tuesday versus Ottawa and could be sidelined for the remainder of the season, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Thursday.

Head coach Paul Maurice said that Ekblad would be out "weeks," and with only two weeks remaining in the regular season and the Panthers all but eliminated from playoff contention, it is likely the end of the campaign for the 30-year-old blueliner. Assuming he doesn't return down the stretch, Ekblad will end the season with four goals, 22 assists, 84 hits and 103 blocked shots across 72 regular-season games in 2025-26.