Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Officially out for rest of World Cup

Ekblad will not be returning to the World Cup of Hockey after suffering a neck injury against Finland on Sunday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Analysis:

Ekblad's injury was originally thought to be concussion-related but is now being reported as a neck injury. In either case, the injury is not thought to be serious and the Panthers are likely just being overly cautious with their star defenseman.