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.
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Three takeaways: Penalty kill steps up without Sam Reinhart, momentum building in Spencer Knight
It was a strong 60-minute effort by Florida, especially when taking into account that they played more than two periods without Sam Reinhart, who plays any and all situations for the Cats.
With Aaron Ekblad still out with injury, Panthers giving a young defenseman his chance
Ekblad did not travel and will not play in either game of Florida’s games against the Flyers on Monday and Devils on Tuesday.