Panthers D Aaron Ekblad (hand) participates in practice

Field Level Media|published: Sun 8th June, 12:32 2025

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs

May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) calls out to teammates during the third period of game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad participated in an optional practice session on Sunday morning, one day ahead of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Fla.

Ekblad sustained an injured left hand after he was hit by a shot from Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse during the second overtime of Florida's 5-4 victory in Game 2 of the finals. Brad Marchand scored later in the session for the Panthers, who tied the best-of-seven series at one win apiece.

Ekblad, 29, has recorded 11 points (three goals, eight assists) and averaged 23:58 of ice time in 15 playoff games.

He totaled 33 points (three goals, 30 assists) in 56 games during the regular season.

Florida made Ekblad the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, and he has spent his entire 11-year career with the franchise. He has 380 points (118 goals, 262 assists) in 732 career games.

--Field Level Media