Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek was on the ice for just one shift during Game 3 on Friday and there's been no update on his status. That was his first game back after a six-game absence. Sam Steel or Oskar Sundqvist will likely draw into the lineup in Eriksson Ek's absence.

Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is still being evaluated after leaving Friday's 5-1 win over Dallas early, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek lasted only one shift prior to exiting Game 3. It was his first appearance since April 6 due to a leg injury, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he aggravated the issue. The Wild expect to know more about Eriksson Ek's status prior to Game 4 on Sunday.

Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) left Friday's game against Dallas and did not return, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

After returning from a six-game absence, Eriksson Ek took just one shift before exiting Friday's contest. The injury is likely related to the lower-body issue that cost him time already. An update on his status should be available before Game 4 on Sunday.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) is slated to return to the lineup Friday versus Dallas, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek missed six consecutive contests because of the injury. He had 23 goals and 61 points in 78 outings in 2022-23. Now that he's back, Eriksson Ek should serve in a top-six role and receive time on the power play.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) skated on his own before practice Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek has missed the last six games, including Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs versus Dallas. Eriksson Ek had 23 goals and 61 points in 78 games this season, and he was very good in his last 11 games, scoring once and adding 11 helpers. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Stars, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek will miss his sixth straight game with the injury. With Ryan Hartman (lower body) also out, Matthew Boldy will move to center and Oskar Sundqvist (lower body) will rejoin the lineup.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) will not be available for Game 1 against Dallas on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek is traveling with the team but he missed the final four games of the regular season. He tallied 61 points in 78 games, including 12 over his last 11 appearances. For now, he'll be considered questionable for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) will accompany the Wild to Dallas for the start of the team's first-round playoff series, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek, who skated on his own Saturday and Sunday, hasn't been ruled out for a potential return to the lineup in Monday's series opener. He missed the final four games of the regular season.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) is working out off-ice but is no closer to suiting up, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

At this point, Eriksson Ek almost certainly will miss the start of the postseason and may be worse off than his original week-to-week timeline. The Swedish center has already missed three games due to his lower-body injury. Prior to his absence, Eriksson Ek was mired in a 10-game goal drought but has chipped in nine helpers over that stretch.

Eriksson Ek is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek suffered the injury in the second period Thursday while blocking a shot. He is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, and the start of the playoffs are in doubt at this time. Eriksson Ek has 23 goals and 61 points in 78 games this season.