Aaron Ekblad Rejoins Florida Panthers, Speaks for First Time Since 20-game Suspension

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad meets the media on April 12, 2025, for the first time since he was suspended 20 games for failing a PED test last month.

Ekblad will miss the final three games of the regular season and the first two games of Florida’s likely opening-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Thursday, the Panthers trailed 1-0 going into the second but got goals from Evan Rodrigues, Mackie Samoskevich, and Brad Marchand; Sasha Barkov deflected a point shot from Seth Jones in the third.

The Panthers continue their four-game homestand (2-0) Sunday against Buffalo.

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