Eriksson Ek is battling a lower-body injury and coach Bruce Boudreau hopes he will avoid missing more than a week.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek was limited to 9:22 of ice time during Monday's game against the Sharks and it will unfortunately not be the last of his action missed. Luke Kunin (upper body) will draw back in for Eriksson Ek, who had hit a bit of a slump recently with no points in his last six games. Boudreau's timeline likely rules out the pivot through this weekend's games, though it sounds like it could be longer than that.

Eriksson Ek recorded four shots on goal and five hits in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek has accumulated 13 points in 49 games this season, but his best fantasy category is hits, of which he has 96. None of those numbers move the needle in all but the deepest of formats.

Eriksson Ek scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild were down trailing late in regulation before Zucker scored with 1:27 remaining, and Eriksson Ek followed it up with a goal just 26 seconds later. The Wild hung on to win as Eriksson Ek notched his second game-winning score of the season. He now has six goals and 13 points through 47 games with the big club.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

After being recalled from AHL Iowa on Wednesday, Eriksson Ek made an immediate impact with his third goal of the campaign. The Wild's center depth will be tested with Mikko Koivu (knee) out for the season. Eriksson Ek only has eight points in 37 games this season, but may succeed in a third-line role.

Eriksson Ek was recalled from AHL Iowa on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek got the call after the team feared they would be without veteran forward Mikko Koivu (undisclosed) for Thursday's clash with Edmonton. The 2015 first-round pick is likely to suit up for the injured Koivu, but expect official word from the team before the game. The 22-year-old hasn't quite lived up to the hype at the NHL level, accumulating 30 points in 126 games in his career for Minnesota.

Eriksson Ek was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek will spend the All-Star break in the minors in order to continue playing and log some additional minutes. Considering the youngster averaged just 9:55 of ice time in his previous five contests, he no doubt could benefit from some added play time. If Eric Fehr (undisclosed) is cleared to play ahead of the team's Feb. 1 tilt against Dallas, it will likely come down to either Eriksson Ek or Luke Kunin for a spot on the 23-man roster.

The Wild recalled Eriksson Ek from AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek has been on a roll since being sent to the minors on Dec. 27, racking up four goals and six points in five appearances. Eric Fehr is currently dealing with an undisclosed injury, so Eriksson Ek may draw into the big club's lineup immediately against the Bruins on Tuesday.

Eriksson Ek will be shipped back to AHL Iowa following the end of the roster freeze, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek spent the Wild's last game watching from the press box, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him heading back to the minors. The center is bogged down in a 16-game goal drought during which he has tallied a mere two assists. With Matthew Dumba (pectoral) out long term, Minnesota will likely use the roster spot vacated by Eriksson Ek to bring in another defenseman.

Eriksson Ek saw just 10:20 of ice time Thursday night, failing to find the scoresheet in a 2-0 loss to Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek continues to struggle on the offensive side of things with just a goal and four points in 21 games this season. Bruce Boudreau has gone on record praising the young Swedish forward for his defensive work, but the 21-year-old offers very little down the other end which makes him an extremely risky option in fantasy.

Eriksson Ek will be a healthy scratch when the Wild face the Blues on Saturday, Brian Murphy of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news was relayed to Murphy by Wild coach Bruce Boudreau. "Just a reset," said the bench boss. "It's a bit of take notice. He plays hard every night. He does all the things you want to do defensively. We just need a little bit more." Eriksson Ek only has two points in 13 games this season, but it's at least good to know that he's not in the doghouse.