Ekblad scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came as part of a three-goal eruption by Florida in just over eight minutes during the second period, as Ekblad blasted home a one-timer from the faceoff circle before starting the play that resulted in Aleksander Barkov's eventual game-winner. After a rough stretch that saw Ekblad find the scoresheet just once in 12 games in December and early January, the 26-year-old blueliner is heating up, collecting three goals and five points in the last five contests.

Ekblad notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad had been limited to just a two-goal effort Jan 6. versus the Red Wings over his last 10 games. The helper came on Nick Cousins' tally in the first period. Fantasy managers would probably want to see a bit more offense out of Ekblad -- he's at 17 points with a minus-18 rating through 32 contests. The 26-year-old has added 85 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 38 PIM and 29 hits to supplement his lackluster scoring numbers.

Ekblad netted a pair of power-play goals in Friday's 3-2 win against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad is up to six goals and 16 points in 29 contests in 2022-23. He entered the contest averaging 3:36 of ice time with the man advantage, and that role has been critical to his offensive production, given that 10 of his points have come on the power play. Ekblad's strong performance versus Detroit might help spark him after the 26-year-old was been held off the scoresheet in his previous seven games.

Ekblad (upper body) returned to action Thursday in a 7-2 win over Montreal. He played 23:24 and finished plus-3 with two shots on net and one hit.

EDGE Analysis

He played 5:31 on the power play, so it's only a matter of time before he starts to tally points. Ekblad has yet to find his feet after 57 points in 61 games last season, but the talent is there. Activate him ASAP.

Ekblad (upper body) will play Thursday against Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad was injured Friday in the Panthers' last game before the holiday break, but he ended up being the beneficiary of the league's schedule as Florida has had the last five days off. Ekblad has four goals and 14 points in 24 games this season, but he's only picked up two assists (both against New Jersey on Dec. 17) in his last eight games.

Ekblad (upper body) might be cleared for contact Wednesday, according to Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad did wear a non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice for precautionary reasons though. Depending in part on how Wednesday's morning skate goes, there's still a chance that Ekblad might be able to play Thursday versus Montreal. He has four goals and 14 points in 24 contests this season while averaging 24:03 of ice time.

Ekblad (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad will be further evaluated Saturday and that should provide a better outlook on what he's dealing with. The 26-year-old logged two PIM through 4:04 of ice time before exiting Friday's game against the Islanders. He has 14 points with a minus-14 rating through 24 games on the year.

Ekblad recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad saw a five-game point streak end Thursday versus the Canucks. The only time he's gone multiple games without a point was when he was held scoreless on each side of his 11-game absence with a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old blueliner continues to munch big minutes on the top pairing while picking up four goals, seven helpers, seven power-play points, 40 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 16 hits and a minus-5 rating through 14 contests.

Ekblad notched an assist, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad helped out on a Nick Cousins tally in the second period. During his five-game point streak, Ekblad has three goals and four assists, though he's also posted a minus-4 rating in that span. The 26-year-old blueliner has 10 points, 38 shots, 18 blocks, 13 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 12 contests overall.

Ekblad notched a power-play assist, three blocked shots, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad set up Brandon Montour for a goal at 15:16 of the third period. The helper was Ekblad's sixth point during his four-game point streak. The 26-year-old defenseman hasn't missed a beat since returning from a lower-body injury sustained Oct. 17 versus the Bruins. He's at four goals, five helpers, six power-play points, 33 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-5 rating in 11 contests this season.