Eriksson Ek notched a power-play assist, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek helped out on a Mats Zuccarello goal in the third period. With two goals and two helpers in his last three games, Eriksson Ek is starting to show consistency on offense again. The Swede has 27 points (10 on the power play), 125 shots on net, 74 hits and a plus-10 rating through 41 outings. Interestingly, his first nine power-play points this season were all goals before his assist Friday.