 Ekblad finished his rookie season with 12 goals and 27 assists (39 points) in 81 games played for Florida.Following the conclusion of his rookie season, Ekblad led all rookie defensemen in goals, power play goals (6), power play points (13), shots (170) and fewest shot attempts against per 60 minutes (38.04).He also finished second in assists, plus-minus (+12), hits (109) and blocked shots (80), while also averaging 21