Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on six shots and added two PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek tied the game at 2-2 in the second period. The goal was his first in four games. The 26-year-old center has been quietly successful this season with nine tallies, seven assists, six power-play points, 63 shots on net, 27 hits, 18 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 18 outings. He had a career-high 61 points in 78 outings last season, and he's capable of making solid contributions across the board for fantasy.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

After setting up Pat Maroon for the night's opening tally just 19 seconds into the first period, Eriksson Ek potted the final goal himself midway through the third as Maroon returned the favor. Eriksson Ek has yet to go more than two games this season without getting onto the scoresheet, and his consistent production has led to seven goals and 13 points through 12 games. He's also added 20 PIM, 40 shots on net, 19 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on seven shots in the Wild's 5-4 shootout win over the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek tapped in a goal off a nice pass from Brock Faber to cut the Rangers' lead to 3-2. He also recorded seven shots and two blocked shots in the contest. This goal marks Eriksson Ek's sixth goal of the season as he has started off the season red-hot with 11 points in 11 games. The Swedish forward should continue to skate on the Wild's third line and first power-play unit.

Eriksson Ek ended up with a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-4 victory against the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek ended up with a plus-1 rating, three shots on goal and two hits in 21:43 of ice time. Perhaps the only thing that didn't go right was his 35.0 percent mark (7-of-20) at the faceoff dot. He'll look to keep up the good offensive work Thursday night against the Flyers.

Eriksson Ek scored two power-play goals, the first being the game-winner, in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

He also added 16 PIM, four shots, three hits and a plus-1 rating to his ledger. All five Wild tallies came on special teams, as they jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on a pair of shorties before Eriksson Ek and the power play got to work over the final two frames. It's the 26-year-old's second two-point performance in three games to kick off the season, and after amassing a career-high 61 points last year -- including 12 goals and 23 points with the man advantage -- Eriksson Ek's production could find another level in 2023-24.

Eriksson Ek contributed a goal and an assist in Minnesota's 2-0 win over Florida on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek provided the secondary assist on Brock Faber's marker at 7:54 of the first period before finding the back of the net on the power play in the second frame. Eriksson Ek had 23 goals and 61 points in 78 contests last season, including 23 points with the man advantage. The 26-year-old should continue to serve on the first power-play unit while also serving in a top-six capacity in 2023-24.

Eriksson Ek plans to be ready for training camp in the fall after trying to play through a broken fibula during the postseason, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek was injured April 6 against Pittsburgh and only logged one shift in the playoffs during Minnesota's first-round series loss to Dallas. He attempted to play through the injury before opting for surgery. Eriksson Ek produced 23 goals and a career-high 61 points in 78 games during the regular season in 2022-23.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) will miss Game 6 against Dallas on Friday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek was also unavailable for the Wild's previous two contests because of the injury. He had 23 goals and 61 points in 78 outings during the regular season. When Eriksson Ek's ready to return, he'll likely serve in a top-six capacity and see time on the power play.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Stars, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek wasn't skating as of Monday, so it's no surprise he's out of the lineup again. Game 6 is scheduled for Friday, which gives Eriksson Ek an extra day between contests, though it's unclear if that'll be enough time for him to be ready to play again.

Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) hasn't resumed skating yet and is still being evaluated, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek sat out Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Stars in Game 4 after logging just one shift in Game 3 on Friday. It still hasn't been determined yet if he will accompany the Wild to Dallas for Tuesday's Game 5 matchup. If Eriksson Ek remains unavailable, Sam Steel could center the second line again.