Eriksson-Ek scored a goal in his first career NHL game in Saturday's overtime loss to New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

It's still possible the Wild may only keep him on the roster for the first nine games as they can do so without burning the first year of his three-year contract, but a goal in his first game may end that scenario. He had three shots on goal and 9:36 of ice time, but didn't play on the power play. Still, his ice time and role could grow quickly.