Eriksson Ek tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek will miss Friday's contest against Anaheim at a minimum due to his protocols entry. It will be his fourth consecutive absence -- the 24-year-old already missed the last three games with an upper-body injury. Kevin Fiala and Frederick Gaudreau both saw increased minutes during Eriksson Ek's injury-related absence and that will likely continue during his time in the league's COVID-19 protocols.