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Senators’ William Eklund leaves Flyers game with lower-body injury

Ottawa ruled the forward out for the rest of its home opener after he was helped off the ice in the first period.

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File photo: William Eklund shoots at the Detroit net during an Ottawa Senators game at Little Caesars Arena.
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William Eklund left the Ottawa Senators' home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Oct. 8, with a lower-body injury. The Senators announced he would not return, Sportsnet reported.

Eklund was hurt midway through the first period after taking a hit from a Flyers defenceman. Sportsnet reported that he could not put weight on his left leg and needed help reaching Ottawa's dressing room.

The 23-year-old forward entered Thursday with one goal and one assist in three games this season.

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