Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund is expected to be out 10 to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle, coach Travis Green told reporters Thursday.
The Senators had expected Eklund to miss an extended period of time after he was injured last week following a hit by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Simon Benoit.
Green said Eklund underwent surgery Wednesday.
The Senators acquired Eklund, 23, in June as part of a package that sent the ninth pick in the 2026 NHL draft to the San Jose Sharks. He has one goal and one assist in four games this season.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.