Panthers defensemen responds for first time to Lightning forward Brandon Hagel's comments over elbowing suspension.

During the first-round series between the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning, Ekblad delivered a forceful hit on Hagel, resulting in a head injury that sidelined Hagel for the remainder of ...

Aaron Ekblad defended his headshot on Brandon Hagel Wednesday after completing his two-game suspension for elbowing the Tampa Bay Lightning star.

Ekblad was suspended again for delivering an elbow to the head of Lightning star Brandon Hagel in Game 4, punished with another two-game ban for his actions. The 29-year-old has now finished serving ...

The 26-year-old entered Monday’s opener midway through the second period after starter Anthony Stolarz took an elbow to the head from Sam Bennett.

The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will be getting some help on their blueline for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.