William Eklund is out 10 to 12 weeks after surgery on a torn ankle tendon he suffered last week against the Flyers. The Senators forward went under the knife to repair the damage, sidelining him for the rest of the regular season and potentially into the playoffs depending on Ottawa's timeline.
Eklund has been a productive piece for the Senators this season. Losing him for this stretch removes depth from the forward group and forces the team to lean harder on its remaining scoring options down the stretch. The Senators will need to manage their roster and minutes carefully while he recovers.
The 10 to 12 week timeline puts Eklund's return somewhere in late March or early April. If Ottawa makes a playoff push, they could have him back for postseason hockey, but there's no guarantee on that front. For now, the team absorbs another injury blow and adjusts on the fly.