Eriksson Ek (upper body) will not return for several weeks, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek had his recovery timetable extended by a few weeks while he recovers from an upper-body injury he suffered in his Dec. 20 contest against the Stars. Prior to his injury, the 24-year-old logged two goals and five assists through his eight December appearances.

Eriksson Ek (upper body) won't be available for the Winter Classic on Jan. 1 against the Blues, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Dean Evason confirmed neither Eriksson Ek nor Jared Spurgeon will be available for the traditional Winter Classic. Eriksson Ek sustained the injury after a hit during the Dec. 20 matchup against the Stars, and there is no clear timetable for his return yet.

Eriksson Ek (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek was in obvious pain after taking a hit into the boards and did not return to the contest. The team is off until Dec. 27, so he'll have quite a bit of time to heal up. An update on his status should be available before that contest.

Eriksson Ek logged an assist, four shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek helped out on a Marcus Foligno goal in the third period. The 24-year-old Eriksson Ek is up to three goals and five assists in his last seven games. The center has been consistent in a top-six role this season, and he's at 20 points, 84 shots, 46 hits and a plus-8 rating in 28 outings overall.

Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished an assist and added two hits in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek's second-period goal gave the Wild a 2-0 lead, and he also assisted on Jordan Greenway's empty-netter in the third. This was Eriksson Ek's third straight multi-point game. The 24-year-old Swede is up to 11 tallies, 19 points, 74 shots, 40 hits and a plus-7 rating through 26 contests.

Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished an assist and added three hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek set the tone just 1:11 into the game, opening the scoring on an early power play. He also assisted on Marcus Foligno's first-period goal. Eriksson Ek is up to 10 tallies, 17 points, 70 shots on net, 38 hits and a plus-6 rating through 25 appearances. He's on track to shatter his career high of 30 points from last year.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek tied the game at 1-1 with a tally on a rebound from a Dmitry Kulikov shot. The goal snapped a three-game mini-slump for Eriksson Ek. He's up to nine markers, four assists, 59 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-4 rating in 22 appearances. The Swede continues to play an all-situations role in the top six.

Eriksson Ek recorded an assist, four shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek got the Wild on the board at 5:25 of the second period, but that was it for their offense. The 24-year-old center has tallied three of his six goals this season in the last six games -- the other three were a hat trick versus the Jets on Oct. 19. The Swede is at eight points, 40 shots, 24 hits and a plus-2 rating through 15 outings.

Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek didn't take long to put the Wild ahead, opening the scoring at 4:22 of the first period on an assist from Jared Spurgeon. With points in three of his last four outings, Eriksson Ek is beginning to find a bit more stability on offense. He has five goals, two helpers, 33 shots on net, a plus-2 rating and 17 hits in 12 games this year.

Eriksson Ek notched an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek sprang Mats Zuccarello for a breakaway goal at 7:41 of the first period. The 24-year-old Eriksson Ek has only gotten on the scoresheet twice in six games -- a hat trick in last Tuesday's win over the Jets and an assist in this contest. The Swede has added 16 shots on net, four blocks, seven hits and a plus-2 rating in a top-line role.