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 ...

Ekblad (upper body) will play Saturday against San Jose, according to Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network. Ekblad missed eight of the last nine games, including seven straight outings.

Defenseman Aaron Ekblad had a goal and an assist in his return ... celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., ...

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.