Impact 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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Returning to lineup Eriksson Ek (lower body) will be available for Tuesday's road matchup versus the Blues, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
On track for Tuesday 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.
Impact 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.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Out of action Saturday Eriksson Ek (lower body) will not play Saturday versus Dallas, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Eriksson Ek left Thursday's game with the injury. The good news is that he is expected to rejoin practice Monday. Eriksson Ek has only one assist in his last six games, after starting the season with five goals and two helpers in eight contests.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Considered day-to-day Eriksson Ek (lower body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Sustains lower-body injury Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.
Impact The first period of the contest was costly for the Wild, as both Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello (lower body) left the game. Consider Eriksson Ek day-to-day until the Wild provide another update. Their next game is Saturday versus the Stars.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Sets up opening tally Eriksson Ek logged an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Impact Eriksson Ek snapped a three-game slump with his helper on Jacob Middleton's goal in the first period. Through 12 appearances, Eriksson Ek has played a bit more of a supporting role with five goals, three assists, 30 shots on net, 21 hits and a plus-6 rating. He's playing on the second line and first power-play unit, and based on the past two campaigns, he should operate around a 60-to-65-point pace while adding plenty of shots and hits.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Friday's win Eriksson Ek scored a goal and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Kaprizov scores twice as Wild beat Lightning 5-3
Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three-game goal spree Eriksson Ek netted a goal and added an assist in a 7-5 loss to the Flyers on Saturday.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Puts away goal Thursday Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Impact Eriksson Ek has scored in consecutive games, and he's up to three tallies and one assist over five appearances this season. The 27-year-old center has added 13 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-4 rating. With the Wild off to a surprising 5-0-2 start, Eriksson Ek's steady top-six role carries a little more value that usual. He's a strong source of offense in all situations while adding strong volume in shots and hits, and he'll usually chip in some PIM as well, though he's yet to take a trip to the sin bin this season.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Boldy breaks 3rd-period tie, Wild top Lightning 4-2 to remain unbeaten in regulation
Matt Boldy broke a tie 54 seconds into the third period, and the Minnesota Wild remained unbeaten in regulation, topping the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday nightOCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two points against Florida Eriksson Ek picked up an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Gustavsson stays hot, Wild roll past Panthers 5-1 to extend season-opening point streak
Filip Gustavsson continued his sizzling start to the season by making 24 saves, Jake Middleton tied a career-best with three assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Florida Panther...OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to play Saturday Eriksson Ek (nose) expects to be back in action versus the Blue Jackets on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out versus Blues Eriksson Ek (nose) will not be in the lineup against St. Louis on Tuesday.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Expected back Tuesday Eriksson Ek (nose) is expected to return to action Tuesday against St. Louis.
Impact Eriksson Ek won't play Sunday versus Winnipeg 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 season. With Eriksson Ek unavailable for Sunday's contest, Travis Boyd or Liam Ohgren will play against the Jets.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Not traveling to Winnipeg Eriksson Ek (upper body) won't make the trip to Winnipeg for Sunday's game, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves Saturday's game early Head coach John Hynes did not have an update on Eriksson Ek's status after leaving Saturday's contest versus Seattle with an upper-body injury, according to Sarah McLellan of the M...
Impact 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 being on the receiving end of 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.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Opens season with goal Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Wild hang on to beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in opener behind Boldy, Eriksson Ek and Gustavsson
Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek scored on a strong night for the second line, Mats Zuccarello added a power-play goal and the Minnesota Wild opened the season by beating former coa...OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Supplies two helpers 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.
Impact 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.
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US loses to Czech Republic 1-0 in quarterfinals of men's hockey world championship
The Czech Republic eliminated the United States at the ice hockey world championship with a 1-0 win to reach the semifinalsMAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sweden defeats the US 5-2 at the start of the ice hockey world championship
The United States has lost to Sweden 5-2 in its opening match at the ice hockey world championshipMAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sends assist in win Eriksson Ek registered an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Impact 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.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Draws power-play helper Eriksson Ek notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact 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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