How steady has Panthers’ defense pairing of Ekblad and Forsling been? A look at the numbers
For going on three seasons now, the Florida Panthers’ Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad have consistently been one of the NHL’s top defense pairings. But getting to that consistently high level was a result of evolution by both players.

Ekblad returns for Panthers against Sharks

Aaron Ekblad scores in return from injury in the Panthers' 7-2 victory over the Sharks
Three takeaways: Impact of Aaron Ekblad's return, a blowout that nearly wasn't
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NHL Buzz: Ekblad returns for Panthers against Sharks
Paul Maurice 'pretty excited' about progress of Aaron Ekblad as defenseman nears return from injury
There is hope that the Panthers will get defenseman Aaron Ekblad back in the lineup at some point while they're out west. Ekblad has been battling an undisclosed injury and missed each of Florida's past five games.
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: One of each in return
One of each in return
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Good to go against Sharks
Good to go against Sharks
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PREVIEW: Ekblad set to return as Panthers visit Sharks
SAN JOSE – He’s back. 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 ...
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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Returns to practice
Ekblad (upper body) practiced Friday and head coach Paul Maurice said "there's a chance" the defenseman plays Saturday versus the Sharks. Ekblad was on the top pairing during the practice session ...
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Aaron Ekblad scores in return from injury in the Panthers’ 7-2 rout of the Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — 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.
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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.
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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.
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Florida Panthers Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov Skates in 1,000th NHL Game Tonight vs. Los Angeles Kings
SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is skating in his 1,000th National Hockey League regular season game tonight vs. the Los Angeles Kings. The Panthers will honor Kulikov’s milestone in a pregame ceremony prior to Florida’s 6 p.m. (ET) game against the New York Islanders on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Amerant Bank Arena.
‘That’s his baby’: Why Tanev should join Team Canada for 4 Nations Face-Off
Chris Tanev won’t be campaigning for the job opening with Team Canada but everyone else in the Leafs’ dressing room will be happy to write him a reference letter for the 4 Nations Face-Off.