William Eklund to Miss Second Straight Game vs. Kraken
San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund will not play Wednesday against the Pacific Division-leading Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. This will be his second consecutive missed game due to a lower-body injury.
Injury and Absence Details
Eklund, who is tied for second on the Sharks with 11 points, did not travel with the team to Seattle on Tuesday. He also missed Sunday’s home game against the Detroit Red Wings, a 3-2 shootout loss.
Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said, “Eklund is considered day-to-day but is trending in the right direction.”
Warsofsky is uncertain whether Eklund will be placed on injured reserve as the team prepares to face the Winnipeg Jets on Friday and the Florida Panthers on Saturday.
Eklund’s Recent Performance
The 23-year-old forward has been one of the Sharks’ top contributors recently. From October 23 to 30, Eklund recorded four goals and five assists, playing some of the best hockey of his NHL career.
Eklund, along with Alexander Wennberg and winger Philipp Kurashev, formed the Sharks’ most reliable line, known both for scoring and effectively limiting opponents’ top lines.
In Saturday’s 3-2 overtime victory against the Colorado Avalanche, Eklund logged nearly 21 minutes of ice time.
Summary
William Eklund’s injury sidelines a key San Jose Sharks player during an important stretch, but his continued recovery offers hope for upcoming games.
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