Ekblad notched an assist and two shots on net in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad has racked up nine assists in his last nine games. The defenseman is up to 38 points (five goals, 33 helpers), 139 shots and 73 blocked shots in 61 games this year. His next point will put him level with his career-best production from his rookie year of 2014-15.

Ekblad notched two power-play helpers in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad has been working the orchard lately -- he's racked up seven apples during a five-game streak. He matched his 37-point output from last year in just 59 games in 2019-20. The first overall pick from 2014 has added 135 shots, 73 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating this year.

Ekblad posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad had a shot attempt go off the end boards, and Aleksi Saarela tucked it in for the goal. The 24-year-old defenseman is mired in a 36-game goal drought, but fantasy owners won't mind too much since he's produced 21 helpers and 72 shots in that span. Ekblad has 35 points, 134 shots and a plus-9 rating through 58 contests this season. While he'll likely finish with a career-low goal total, he's got a realistic chance to top 40 points for the first time in his six-year career.

Ekblad picked up two assists in Monday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old blueliner recorded his first multi-point performance since Dec. 16, notching secondary helpers on the Panthers' first and third goals of the afternoon. Ekblad has still been on something of a roll, racking up 10 assists in the last 14 games, and he's now only five points shy of tying the career-high 39 he scored as a rookie in 2014-15.

Ekblad picked up his 24th helper of the season in Monday's 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Mike Hoffman may have potted the game-winning goal, but Ekblad created the opportunity by shooting purposely wide to get the puck to Hoffman on the doorstep. Ekblad has been dishing the puck better than ever this season and is now only three helpers behind the career high of 27 he put up in his rookie year. Through his last eight games, Ekblad has registered six assists, 13 shots and 12 blocks while averaging 21:20 of ice time.

Ekblad posted an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad took a tripping minor in the second period, but as he exited the sin bin, he set up the second of Frank Vatrano's three goals in the game. That makes it four straight games with a helper for Ekblad, who is up to 28 points and 107 shots in 47 appearances this season. The 23-year-old has added 62 blocks, 20 PIM and a plus-12 rating.

Ekblad provided an assist in Monday's 5-4 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad set up Noel Acciari for the game-winning goal in the dying seconds of the contest. The first overall pick from 2014 has dished helpers in four of the last five games. He's at 27 points, 104 shots on goal and a plus-11 rating in 46 outings.

Ekblad picked up an assist with two shots and a hit in a 5-2 win over Vancouver on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Seven minutes into the third period, Ekblad took a big slapshot from the blue line that Noel Acciari deflected into the goal for his second of the game. The assist snapped a six-game point drought for Ekblad, who now has five goals and 24 points in 42 games.

Ekblad (shoulder) will play in Sunday's game against the Canadiens, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad wasn't supposed to be ready for this game, but coach Joel Quenneville revealed the 23-year-old blueliner beat his initial timeframe for recovery. According to Olive, Ekblad will be utilized in all situations but his minutes will be monitored. The 2014 first-overall pick has averaged 23:25 of ice time per game this year, including consistent power-play minutes, and he's capitalized well with 23 points over 35 outings.

Ekblad (shoulder) won't be in the lineup for the Panthers' back-to-back versus Detroit and Montreal on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, George Richards of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad is not expected to be sidelined long term but will miss the Cats' upcoming two contests with an apparent shoulder injury. Mark Pysyk figures to move back to defense with Ekblad unavailable while Josh Brown or Riley Stillman will also slot into the lineup. In 35 appearances this year, Ekblad has notched five goals and 18 helpers, including a trio of power-play assists.