VIDEO: Aaron Ekblad scores first career NHL goal
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Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad - the No. 1 overall pick at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft - is on the board with the first goal of an NHL career that's off to a very auspicious start.
Ekblad's first career goal was an insurance marker, scored on a blast from the point that beat Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Steve Mason:
Ekblad is expected to spend the rest of the season with the Panthers, and based on his play in all three zones, you can understand why.
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