Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on six shots and added two PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Two points against Isles
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Eriksson Ek scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Scores in shootout win
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Eriksson Ek scored a goal on seven shots in the Wild's 5-4 shootout win over the Rangers on Saturday.
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 was Eriksson Ek's sixth of the season, and he's on a point per game pace through 11 games. The Swedish forward should continue to skate on the Wild's third line and first power-play unit.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Two-point game in home win
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Eriksson Ek ended up with a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-4 victory against the Oilers.
Eriksson Ek finished 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. Working on a four-game point streak, he'll look to keep up the good offensive work Thursday night against the Flyers.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Pots two PP goals against Habs
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Eriksson Ek scored two power-play goals, the first being the game-winner, in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Gets two points Thursday
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Eriksson Ek contributed a goal and an assist in Minnesota's 2-0 win over Florida on Thursday.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Intends to be ready for camp
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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.
Eriksson Ek was injured April 6 against Pittsburgh and logged only 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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Won't return Friday
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) will miss Game 6 against Dallas on Friday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Remains out for Game 5
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Stars, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Questionable for Game 5
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) hasn't resumed skating yet and is still being evaluated, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Being evaluated
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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.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Leaves with injury
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Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) left Friday's game against Dallas and did not return, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Set to return Friday
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) is slated to return to the lineup Friday versus Dallas, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Skating on his own Friday
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) skated on his own before practice Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Unavailable for Game 2
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Stars, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Not playing Monday
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) will not be available for Game 1 against Dallas on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Will travel with team
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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.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: No closer to skating
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) is working out off-ice but is no closer to suiting up, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Thursday.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Out week-to-week
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Eriksson Ek is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Injured on shot block
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Penguins.
Eriksson Ek was hurt blocking a shot in the second period. He should be considered day-to-day prior to Saturday's game versus the Blues.
