Eriksson Ek has five assists and six points while averaging 15:23 of ice time in 17 games played this campaign.

EDGE Analysis

The Swede has settled in nicely in his past 10 games specifically, racking up five points and a plus-1 rating in that span. He's also made his presence felt on the defensive end, dishing out 33 hits and 18 block shots this campaign. The downside to Eriksson Ek is that he's rarely seen power-play time, averaging a measly two seconds through his first 17 games.

Eriksson Ek generated an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek has produced an assist in each of the last three games. The Swedish center is up to five points and 26 hits in 13 appearances this year.

Eriksson Ek generated an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek spotted Mats Zuccarello being freed from the penalty box in the third period, sending the pass that resulted in the equalizing goal. Eriksson Ek is up to four points in 12 games this season, while adding 24 hits and 21 shots from a bottom-six role.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) scored a goal on two shots and dished out five hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek had missed the previous three games with a lower-body injury, but returned Saturday and tallied his first goal of the year. The fourth-liner logged just over 15 minutes of ice time and led all players on either squad in hits. Eriksson Ek has just 17 career goals in 156 NHL games, so look elsewhere for help.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) will play in Saturday's game against the Kings, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a three-game stint in the press box, Eriksson Ek will return to action. He's expected to slot in on the fourth line. Although he hasn't scored a goal and has just one helper, Eriksson Ek has registered nine shots on net, 11 hits and 12 blocked shots over seven games.

Ek (lower body) could return Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like he's started to work out and could return this weekend. The 22-year-old Swede suffered a lower body injury and was in a walking boot after an Oct. 17 game after he blocked three consecutive shots from Montreal's Shea Weber.

The Wild placed Eriksson Ek (lower body) on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek will be sidelined for 1-2 weeks due to a lower-body injury, so this move was expected. The next step in the 22-year-old pivot's recovery will involve a return to the practice sheet with his teammates, so look for another update on his status once that occurs.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) is expected to be sidelined for 1-2 weeks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old Swede suffered the injury during Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Canadiens when he blocked three consecutive shots from Montreal's Shea Weber. Eriksson Ek left the arena in a walking boot following that contest, so it's safe to assume that he's dealing with some sort of foot or ankle injury. The left-handed forward, who's notched one assist in seven games this campaign, will likely be placed on injured reserve for the duration of his absence.

Eriksson Ek was seen leaving the arena following Thursday's loss to Montreal in a walking boot, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek was much braver than some, blocking not one, but three slap shots from Shea Weber in one shift. All three shots appeared to shake up the Swede, but he was able to tough out the rest of the game despite getting extra treatment in the locker room during the game. The 22-year-old has just one assist in seven games this season, as the team dropped to 1-6-0 with Thursday's loss, scoring just 14 goals in that span. Expect the team to monitor Erikkson Ek on a day-to-day basis, with an update on specifics of his injury in the coming days.

Eriksson Ek did not have a shot on goal, but had four blocked shots in 14:13 of ice time in Thursday's loss at Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

It's a disappointment that Eriksson Ek is beginning the season on the Wild's fourth line, but that line actually had more playing time than the top line Thursday. While he didn't have a shot, he showed his two-way ability. Eriksson Ek could have a breakout season, as he showed a spark late last year (10 points in his last 28 games). With the Wild's lines likely to be in flux, there's a chance Eriksson Ek garners a larger role soon.