San Jose Sharks’ William Eklund (72) stands on the ice during their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
William Eklund, the Sharks’ top forward prospect, is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury he sustained in the San Jose Barracuda’s game with the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday.
Eklund was injured in the second period when he fell to the ice in an awkward fashion following a puck battle with Colorado’s Nate Clurman. Eklund then slowly skated to the Barracuda’s bench, holding