Eriksson Ek was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Swede was one of six players placed on the list for the Wild on Wednesday. It's unclear if Eriksson Ek tested positive for the virus or was placed due to contact tracing, but he'll need to be cleared off the list before he can re-join the team. This is tough news for the 24-year-old, as he was having a solid start to the year, racking up five goals and nine points through 11 games.

Eriksson Ek had two assists and three hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek set up Jordan Greenway for the Wild's first goal of the game. In overtime, the duo linked up again, with both assisting on Jonas Brodin's game-winning tally. Eriksson Ek has been a pleasant surprise in 2020-21 with five goals, four helpers, 29 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-8 rating in 10 appearances. He's got a good chance of matching or exceeding last year's career-best 29-point output.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on two shots and was plus-2 in a 5-3 win over the Kings on Thursday. He also had two PIM.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek followed his own shot on a 2-on-1 rush early in the second period to push the Minnesota lead to 5-2. The 23-year-old, a first-round pick in 2015, has busted out early in the season with five goals and two assists through his first eight games.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots and won 11 of 18 faceoffs (61.1 percent) in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old collected his fourth goal in the last six games when he spoiled Cal Petersen's shutout bid with a nifty wraparound on his backhand early in the third period. The 2015 first-rounder seems to be blossoming offensively after totalling just 21 goals over his first three full NHL seasons.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on four shots and dished an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson has back-to-back multi-point games after posting two points versus the Ducks on Wednesday. In Friday's contest, the Swede converted on a Jordan Greenway assist in the first period before returning the favor on the empty-netter in the final minute of the game. Eriksson Ek is up to three goals, two helpers, 18 shots and a plus-6 rating through five outings. A first-round pick from 2015, Eriksson Ek may be starting to turn some heads in the fantasy game.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek buried the go-ahead goal from the slot less than two minutes into the third period to deliver the win for the Wild. The 23-year-old has found the net in two of the last three games, with both goals coming during the third period.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on five shots and was plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win versus Los Angeles. He also won nine of 17 faceoffs (52.9 percent).

EDGE Analysis

With the Wild trailing 3-1 after two periods, Eriksson Ek buried a rebound in the opening minute of the frame for the first of three straight Minnesota goals. It was the first goal of the year for the 23-year-old, who had eight goals and 29 points in 62 games in 2019-20. The 2015 first-round draft pick has yet to establish himself as a reliable offensive contributor and is not a fantasy viable fantasy option.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek cleaned up a rebound from a Zach Parise shot for his first career postseason goal, a mark he achieved in his 12th playoff outing. The 23-year-old Swede had just the one goal to go with eight shots and eight hits during the four-game series.

Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) suited up for Sunday's practice, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek was forced to leave Thursday's scrimmage without citing a reason, casting some doubt on his availability for the start of the postseason. The Swede is expected to man a top-six role for the Wild to start the postseason, as he set new personal bests in goals (eight) and assists (21) across 62 games this campaign.

Eriksson Ek was forced out of Thursday's scrimmage with an undisclosed issue, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek is coming off the best season of his career, as he set new personal bests in goals (eight), assists (21) and ice time per game (15:43). The 22-year-old center should continue to slot into a top-six role for the club heading into the postseason, making him a solid top-end fantasy option.