Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Placed on injured reserve
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Eriksson Ek was already regarded as week-to-week, so this move doesn't alter his timetable. The 27-year-old, who exited Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Vancouver because of the injury, has five goals and 13 points in 22 appearances in 2024-25. Reese Johnson was summoned Wednesday from AHL Iowa and is likely to make his NHL season debut Friday versus Anaheim.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Is week-to-week
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Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week, the Wild announced Wednesday.
Eriksson Ek was already ruled out for Friday's game against Anaheim, and it seems he'll end up missing more time than that. He has five goals and 13 points in 22 outings in 2024-25. Unless Jakub Lauko (lower body) is ready in time to face the Ducks, Minnesota will need to either recall a forward from the minors or dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Won't play Friday
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Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Anaheim, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
While general manager Bill Guerin ruled Eriksson Ek out for Friday's matchup due to his undisclosed injury that he sustained Tuesday against the Canucks, Guerin isn't worried that the 27-year-old center is facing a long-term absence. While it's not yet clear whether Eriksson Ek will be available for Saturday's game against the Kings, he should be considered day-to-day for now.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Exits in overtime
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Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) appeared to aggravate an injury when he exited Tuesday's game versus the Canucks during overtime, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
There was no update on Eriksson Ek's status following the contest. That leaves him questionable ahead of a three-game road trip for the Wild. They play a back-to-back Friday and Saturday against the Ducks and Kings, respectively, before concluding the trip in Utah on Tuesday.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Two helpers in Friday's win
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Eriksson Ek picked up two assists while adding three shots on net, three hits, 15 faceoff wins and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 win over Chicago.
It's the first multi-point performance in more than a month for the 27-year-old center, and his helpers came on a couple of somewhat fluky goals by Jared Spurgeon in the second period. Eriksson Ek hasn't found the back of the net himself in 12 games, and on the season he's produced a somewhat disappointing five goals and 12 points in 20 contests -- well off his scoring pace from the prior two campaigns.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Sets up lone goal in win
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Eriksson Ek provided an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Sabres.
Eriksson Ek has had a rough November, logging just a goal and three helpers over 12 appearances. The 27-year-old center has maintained top-six minutes, and he's been on the top line between Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy in recent games in an effort to spark his offense. Eriksson Ek has 10 points, 48 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-6 rating across 19 outings overall.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Gathers assist Saturday
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Eriksson Ek registered an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.
Eriksson Ek set up Marco Rossi's game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation. This was Eriksson Ek's first point in three games since he returned from missing one contest due to a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old is a top-six and power-play fixture for the Wild and is up to five goals, four assists, 41 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-7 rating over 17 appearances this season.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Returning to lineup
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) will be available for Tuesday's road matchup versus the Blues, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Eriksson Ek will resume his role on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit after a brief one-game absence. The left-shot center has provided five goals, three assists and a plus-5 rating over 14 games.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: On track for Tuesday
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) is expected back in the lineup Tuesday against the Blues but is still awaiting final medical clearance, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Eriksson Ek retook his first-line role at practice Monday in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit. If the 27-year-old center does play, he will be looking to end a six-game goal drought during which he managed just one helper. The return of Eriksson Ek will help to bolster a forward group that will be without Mats Zuccarello (lower body) for 3-4 weeks.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Considered day-to-day
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Eriksson Ek (lower body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Eriksson Ek exited Thursday's game against the Canadiens due to a lower-body injury, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Saturday's home matchup. However, it doesn't appear as though he's in line to miss significant time, and the Wild will likely monitor him in the hours leading up to Saturday's puck drop before determining his status.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Scores in Friday's win
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Eriksson Ek scored a goal and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.
Eriksson Ek has four goals and two assists over his last five games. The center's second-period tally Friday tied the game at 1-1. He's produced a total of five goals, two assists, 20 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-5 rating over eight appearances this season. Eriksson Ek offers 30-goal potential as well as plenty of shots and hits while consistently featuring in a top-six role and on the first power-play unit.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Three-game goal spree
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Eriksson Ek netted a power-play goal and added an assist in a 7-5 loss to the Flyers on Saturday.
Eriksson Ek has lit the lamp in three straight games while providing two helpers during that span. He has accounted for four goals and six points through six appearances this campaign while occupying a top-six role and seeing time on the first power-play unit.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Two points against Florida
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Eriksson Ek picked up an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Ruled out versus Blues
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Eriksson Ek (nose) will not be in the lineup against St. Louis on Tuesday.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Expected back Tuesday
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Eriksson Ek (nose) won't play Sunday versus Winnipeg but is expected to return to action Tuesday against St. Louis.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Not traveling to Winnipeg
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Eriksson Ek (upper body) won't make the trip to Winnipeg for Sunday's game, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Opens season with goal
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Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Sends assist in win
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Eriksson Ek registered an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Eriksson Ek helped out on a Ryan Hartman tally late in the second period, which ended up being 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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Draws power-play helper
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Eriksson Ek notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
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.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Nets 30th goal in return
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Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
After missing Minnesota's last five games with a lower-body injury, Eriksson Ek opened the scoring late in the first period Thursday, burying a net-front feed from Kirill Kaprizov for his 30th goal of the year, a new career best. Eriksson Ek had six points (one goal, five assists) in five contests prior to his injury. He's matched a career high with 61 points (30 goals, 31 assists) through 67 games this season.
