William Eklund to Miss Second Straight Game for Sharks vs. Kraken
William Eklund will not play for the San Jose Sharks when they face the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday at Climate Pledge Arena. This marks his second consecutive game missed due to a lower-body injury.
Injury Status and Impact
Eklund, tied for second on the Sharks with 11 points, stayed behind as the team traveled to Seattle Tuesday afternoon. He has been sidelined since the injury appeared over a week ago, missing Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said Eklund is "day-to-day" and "trending in the right direction."
Warsofsky remains uncertain if Eklund will be placed on injured reserve ahead of upcoming matches against the Winnipeg Jets and the Florida Panthers.
Player Performance Before Injury
At 23 years old, Eklund had been enjoying one of the best stretches of his NHL career at the end of last month. Between the 23rd and 30th, he scored four goals and provided five assists.
Eklund, along with Alexander Wennberg and Philipp Kurashev, formed the Sharks' most reliable line, contributing both offensively and defensively by largely neutralizing opposing top lines.
In the Sharks’ recent 3-2 overtime victory over the Colorado Avalanche, Eklund logged nearly 21 minutes of ice time, showcasing his importance to the team.
Summary: William Eklund's injury sidelines a key Sharks player at a critical time, impacting their offense and defensive lines during a four-game point streak.
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