DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Wed 10/23/24 9:07 AM

Eriksson Ek picked up an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Both points came in the second period as the Wild put the game away. It was Eriksson Ek's first multi-point performance of the season, and the 27-year-old center seems fully recovered from the broken nose that cost him two games.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Thu 10/17/24 1:10 PM

Eriksson Ek (nose) expects to be back in action versus the Blue Jackets on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek told reporters he needed to have his nose surgically reset following its fracture against the Kraken on Saturday. After missing the Wild's last two tilts, the 27-year-old center figures to reclaim his second-line role from Ryan Hartman and should be a factor on the power play, where he is averaging 3:27 of ice time.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Tue 10/15/24 11:47 AM

Eriksson Ek (nose) will not be in the lineup against St. Louis on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek was originally expected to join the team on the road after suffering a fractured nose versus the Kraken on Saturday but appears to still be back in Minnesota. The 27-year-old center will have some extra time to get back to 100 percent before the Wild face Columbus on Saturday. In the meantime, Ryan Hartman figures to slot into the second-line center role once again.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Sun 10/13/24 4:45 PM

Eriksson Ek (nose) won't play Sunday versus Winnipeg but is expected to return to action Tuesday against St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek will miss a game after suffering a broken nose in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Seattle. He has produced one goal, four shots on net and five hits through two outings this campaign. With Eriksson Ek unavailable for Sunday's contest, Liam Ohgren will make his season debut.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Sun 10/13/24 12:47 AM

Eriksson Ek (upper body) won't make the trip to Winnipeg for Sunday's game, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek is set to miss at least one game with the injury. The Wild are starting a seven-game road trip, though they have three days off between the second and third contests on their travels. Eriksson Ek may still join them on the road, depending on the severity of his injury, which has yet to be revealed.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Sat 10/12/24 11:26 PM

Head coach John Hynes did not have an update on Eriksson Ek's status after the forward departed Saturday's contest versus Seattle with an upper-body injury, according to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek fired one shot on goal in 11:44 of ice time before exiting Saturday's game. The 27-year-old was shaken up after taking an elbow to the face from Seattle's Adam Larsson, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. Expect an update on Eriksson Ek's status ahead of Sunday's contest against Winnipeg.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Fri 10/11/24 7:49 AM

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek started in the second line between Marcus Johansson and Matt Boldy, and at the end of the day, that line was the one that carried Minnesota to victory since all three got on the scoresheet one way or another. Eriksson Ek will probably compete with Marco Rossi for the center role in the first line, and while one game is not enough to draw conclusions, he certainly opened the season on a strong note.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Fri 10/4/24 11:56 PM

Eriksson Ek recorded two assists, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek was a force in the preseason with three goals and five assists over three games. The 27-year-old center's position in the lineup isn't certain yet -- he'll be an every-game player, but he could play anywhere from the first line to the third line. The Swede improved his point total for the fifth straight year in 2023-24, producing 30 goals, 64 points, 267 shots on net and 169 hits over 77 contests. If he can fend off Marco Rossi for the top-line gig between Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, Eriksson Ek would be a strong and consistent fantasy center.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Tue 4/16/24 2:15 AM

Eriksson Ek registered an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek helped out on a Ryan Hartman tally late in the second period, which was the game-winner. The helper was Eriksson Ek's second in as many contests, but he's been limited to three assists over eight games in April. The center has put together a career year with 64 points, 266 shots on net, 167 hits, 60 PIM and a plus-18 rating, all personal bests, in 76 outings, but he's faded late in the campaign.

DTDJoel Eriksson Ek
C MIN
Sun 4/14/24 2:47 AM

Eriksson Ek notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Eriksson Ek has been quiet since his return from a lower-body injury, posting just three points over nine contests. The 27-year-old helped out on a Kirill Kaprizov tally in the second period. Eriksson Ek is at a career-high 63 points with 263 shots on net, 167 hits, 53 blocked shots, 58 PIM and a plus-18 rating through 75 appearances. Despite his recent struggles, he remains in a top-line role.