Eriksson Ek (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

This will rule Eriksson Ek out for Saturday's tilt with Washington. Minnesota has nearly a week off before their Jan. 14 tilt with the Ducks and the 24-year-old could be ready to return by then. Eriksson Ek is averaging a career-high 18:43 of ice time with 20 points through 30 games this season.