Eriksson Ek recorded a hat trick and won 19 of 25 faceoffs in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Two of Eriksson Ek's three goals came on the power play, including the game-winner in overtime. The 24-year-old was held off the scoresheet in the Wild's first two games, but Tuesday's performance showed why general manager Bill Guerin shelled out $42 million over eight years to keep the Swede in Minnesota. As long as he's filling a top-line role, he'll have some appeal in most fantasy formats.

Eriksson Ek signed an eight-year, $42 million extension with the Wild on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek broke out in his age-23 season, recording career-best marks for goals (19) while adding in 11 assists for a career-high 30 points to go along with a plus-16 rating. He has been rewarded for those efforts with a long-term deal that will keep him in Minnesota through the 2028-29 season.

Eriksson Ek played through a knee injury he suffered during Wednesday's Game 6 win over the Golden Knights, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek's ice time went from 17:15 in Game 6 to just 14:45 in Friday's Game 7, which could have something to do with the banged-up knee the 24-year-old forward was playing on. Nonetheless, Eriksson Ek's injury won't require surgery, so he should be fully fit ahead of next season's training camp. The Swedish pivot finished the campaign with 19 goals, 30 points and 119 shots on net through 56 contests.

Eriksson Ek produced an assist, four hits and two PIM in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 7.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek's shot was deflected to Zach Parise, who used a between-the-legs backhand to score the Wild's first goal. The 24-year-old Eriksson Ek was kept quiet with three points in seven games against Vegas. The Swede added 21 shots on net, 32 hits and six blocked shots during the first round.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek gave the Wild a 2-0 lead in the first period with his second goal of the postseason. He had another tally overturned for offside, which proved to be the turning point in the contest as the Wild's energy sagged while the Golden Knights took over. The Swede has two goals, 18 hits and 11 shots on net through three postseason outings.

Eriksson Ek scored the game-winning goal and had four shots in Sunday's 1-0 overtime win over Vegas in Game 1. He also had five hits and three blocks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek found himself all alone in the slot and his shot attempt deflected off Vegas defenseman Alec Martinez and past netminder Marc-Andre Fleury just 3:20 into overtime. Eriksson Ek scored 19 times during the regular season, more than doubling his previous career high.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, doled out three hits and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek has been strong in his last 11 games with six goals and four helpers in that span. The Swede is up to a career-high 30 points (19 goals, 11 assists), 116 shots on net, 100 hits and a plus-17 rating in 53 appearances this year.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Monday's 6-5 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek scored at 3:36 of the first period, but the Wild held the lead for only 53 seconds. They wouldn't lead again until Jonas Brodin's goal with 1:06 left in the third period. Eriksson Ek saw his seven-game point streak end in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blues, but it didn't take the Swede long to get back on the scoresheet. He has 18 tallies, 28 points, 112 shots on net, 94 hits and a plus-16 rating in 51 outings this year.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek extended his point streak to seven games with his second-period tally. The 24-year-old center has put up four goals and three assists in that span. The Swede is up to 27 points, 105 shots on net, a plus-17 rating and 91 hits through 49 contests as an emerging top-six option for the Wild.

Eriksson Ek scored an empty-net goal and added three hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek's third-period tally helped secure the Wild's win. The 24-year-old Swede has 15 tallies, 24 points, 95 shots on net, 83 hits and a plus-13 rating in 46 appearances this season. He's mainly featured in a top-six role.