Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on three shots and added a pair of hits in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Ten of Eriksson Ek's goals this season have come on the power play. He struck at 5:21 of the first period Sunday as the Wild quickly set the tone in the contest. The Swede is up to 28 points, 128 shots on net, 76 hits and a plus-10 rating through 42 appearances. While he's played on the third line lately, Eriksson Ek is a de facto top-six forward in his usage and all-situations role.

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.

Eriksson Ek opened the scoring against the Jets on Wednesday, but the Wild ended up with a 6-3 road loss.

EDGE Analysis

Allied skater Jared Spurgeon fired a laser shot on net, only for Eriksson Ek to get a fortuitous bounce with the puck falling into the cage off his skate. It's been a strong campaign for the third-line pivot, as he's up to 15 goals -- including nine power-play tallies -- and 11 assists through 40 games.

Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on five shots and added an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek factored in on the first two goals of the game for his first multi-pointer since Dec. 9. The 25-year-old Swede has picked up three points in five games since he returned from the COVID-19 protocols. He's up to 13 tallies, 10 assists, 109 shots, 62 hits and a plus-12 rating in 35 contests. Eight of his goals have come with the man advantage.

Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on seven shots and added four hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek got the Wild on the board at 19:30 of the first period. It was his first goal in his second game back from a five-game absence due to the COVID-19 protocols. While he was listed on the Wild's third line, he led all of the team's forwards with 22:10 of ice time. The Swede is up to 12 goals (seven on the power play), 21 points, 97 shots on net and a plus-10 rating in 32 appearances. Fantasy managers should be comfortable deploying him as normal now that he's back in action.

Eriksson Ek cleared COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The forward had been in virus protocols since last Thursday and, having also dealt with an upper-body injury, hasn't played since Dec. 20. Eriksson Ek has tallied 20 points while averaging 18:43 of ice time this season and figures to play Friday in Chicago.

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.

Eriksson Ek (upper body) returned from injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek has missed the last three Wild contests in recovery from an upper-body injury he suffered against Dallas on Dec. 20. Through the 10 games prior to the game he left with injury, the 24-year-old averaged 18:46 of ice time, 3:39 during the power play, and recorded eight points.

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.

Eriksson Ek (upper body) skated Saturday and could return next Friday against Anaheim, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek hasn't played since suffering an upper-body injury Dec. 20. If he does return Friday, the forward will have missed only three games. Eriksson Ek has 11 goals and nine assists in 30 games this season.