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Nets 30th goal in return Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact 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.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Thursday Eriksson Ek (lower body) will be in the lineup against San Jose on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek returns following a five-game stint on the shelf due to his lower-body problem. While the 27-year-old center has scored just one goal in his last 11 shots, while chipping in 29 shots, he did racked up eight assists over that stretch. In addition to slotting into a top-line role, Eriksson Ek figures to also be on the No. 1 power-play unit where he has notched 19 of his 60 points this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Possible for Thursday Eriksson Ek (lower body) took part in Tuesday's practice and could return to action Thursday versus San Jose, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek has missed the past five games due to a lower-body issue. He has accumulated 29 goals, 60 points, 232 shots on net and 154 hits across 66 games this season. Once he is cleared to return, Eriksson Ek will likely skate on the top line and work on the first power-play unit.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play Saturday against St. Louis, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek will miss his fifth consecutive contest. He has compiled 29 goals, 60 points, 232 shots on net and 154 hits over 66 games this season. His next chance to play will be Thursday versus the Sharks.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

May play Saturday Eriksson Ek (lower body) is questionable to play Saturday against the Blues, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Coach John Hynes said after practice Friday, that Eriksson Ek was a possibility Saturday. Eriksson Ek skated during practice, but he remained on the bench when the Wild partook in line rushes. He has 29 goals and 60 points in 66 games, one off his career high in points set last season. Eriksson Ek will be replaced on the top line by Marco Rossi, if he is unable to play.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to remain out Eriksson Ek (lower body) is set to miss out on the rest of the Wild's road trip, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Monday.

Impact Eriksson Ek was originally slated to return during the team's five-game road trip but it seems that is no longer the case. With the 27-year-old center remaining on the shelf, Marco Rossi figures to stay in the second-line center role, though newcomer Marat Khusnutdinov could also push for more opportunities.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Could join team in California Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play Saturday in St. Louis but may rejoin the Wild during the remainder of their road trip in California, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek is guaranteed to miss a second game with the injury, but a specific timeline for his return has yet to be established. The Wild visit the Ducks on Tuesday and the Kings on Wednesday before returning home to face the Blues again March 23. Eriksson Ek's absence has allowed Ryan Hartman to get onto the top line.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is set to miss "a few" games, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Russo adds that Eriksson Ek dodged a worst-case scenario, but the Wild will still be without their top center for a bit. Marat Khusnutdinov could be in line to make his NHL debut during Eriksson Ek's absence.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in Tuesday's game Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) didn't finish Tuesday's game versus the Coyotes, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The nature of Eriksson Ek's injury is not known. The 27-year-old's status should be updated prior to Thursday's game versus the Ducks. If he can't play, Adam Beckman might enter the lineup, while Marco Rossi would be in line for a bigger role.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Preds Eriksson Ek picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact He also chipped in nine faceoff wins on 17 draws, four hits, two shots on net, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. Eriksson Ek has gotten onto the scoresheet in four straight games, and over the last 15 contests he's racked up an impressive eight goals and 21 points.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Busts goal drought Eriksson Ek scored the game-winner and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over Arizona.

Impact That's Eriksson Ek's 29th tally of the season and snaps a seven-game skid. That seven-game goal drought came on the heels of a hat trick and a four-game stretch over which he scored seven times. While he has 57 points in 63 games, Eriksson Ek can run hot and cold in terms of offensive production. Though, in terms of his utility to the Wild, he's always logging big, important minutes.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Eriksson Ek breaks 3rd-period tie in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Coyotes

Joel Eriksson Ek broke a third-period tie with his 29th goal, Marc-Andre Fleury made 23 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Thursday night

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from injury Eriksson Ek had three hits and four shots on net in a 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Impact After leaving Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury, Eriksson Ek returned to his regular spot on the first line centering Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov. Eriksson Ek finished with four shots, three hits and a minus-2 rating in 23:43 of ice time. If he continues to receive top-line minutes and maintain his current level of play, he could easily surpass his previous career highs and solidify himself as a valuable fantasy asset.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is good to go for Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek exited Saturday's 5-2 win over Seattle in the third period after falling awkwardly along the boards, but he's feeling fine ahead of Tuesday's contest. The 27-year-old pivot has been on fire recently, racking up seven goals and 15 points during his active eight-game point streak.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Saturday's contest Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) went down awkwardly along the boards in the third period and did not finish Saturday's game versus the Kraken, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Given the late nature of the injury in the Wild's road-trip finale, an update on Eriksson Ek may not be available until the team returns home. The center had an assist Saturday, his 15th point over the last eight contests and his 54th point through 58 outings overall. It would be a huge absence if Eriksson Ek is forced to miss any time.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lends helper in win Eriksson Ek produced an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Eriksson Ek has seven goals and seven assists during his seven-game point streak. The 27-year-old center has shown excellent chemistry with Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy on the top line since the trio was assembled shortly after the All-Star break. Eriksson Ek is on pace for a career year with 53 points, 208 shots on net, 127 hits, 44 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating through 57 outings. He's looking like a true power forward with a solid two-way game.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Produces six points in win Eriksson Ek put up three goals and three assists in Monday's 10-7 win over the Canucks.

Impact With the Wild down 2-0 in the first period, Eriksson Ek opened the scoring for Minnesota on assists from Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov. The Wild eventually fell behind 5-2 in the second frame but Minnesota scored a flurry of goals from there, scoring six consecutive goals, including a hat trick by Eriksson Ek. The 27-year old center also added three helpers, four shots, one hit, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in 21:23 TOI. Eriksson Ek is now riding a five-game point streak, scoring seven goals and adding five assists over that span.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each have a hat trick and 3 assists as Wild beat Canucks 10-7 Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks and three assists for the Minnesota Wild, who faced a three-goal deficit in the sec...

FEBRUARY 19 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Four-game, six-point streak Eriksson Ek scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Sabres.

Impact He tied the game 1-1 early in the third frame with a wrist shot from the slot after a drop pass from Kirill Kaprizov. It was Eriksson Ek's 25th goal of the season, and it extended his point streak to four games and six points, including four goals. He also has a three-game goal streak. He's one goal from tying his career mark set in 2021-22. And he's upped his shot volume significantly this season and is on a pace that will flirt with 300 shots for the first time in his career. Eriksson Ek also sits eighth in the NHL in face-off wins (541), but is still working on his technique, as he's the only guy in the top-19 in that category who wins less than 50 percent of the time (49.7). The growth in his game is obvious, and Eriksson Ek has quietly become one of the best two-way pivots in the NHL.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Wednesday's win Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on three shots, added an assist and logged four hits in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact This was Eriksson Ek's second straight multi-point effort and his sixth such game in his last 11 outings. The 27-year-old is up to 24 goals, 44 points, 196 shots on net, 108 hits, 40 PIM and a plus-14 rating through 53 appearances. He's getting a boost while centering Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy on the top line, so Eriksson Ek is a strong fantasy play.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Eriksson Ek tallies twice as Wild take down Knights Joel Eriksson Ek scored two goals and Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golde...

FEBRUARY 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nets pair of goals Monday Eriksson Ek scored two goals on four shots and added two PIM in Monday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Eriksson Ek gave the Wild a 2-1 lead in the first period and added an empty-netter to seal the win in the third. The 27-year-old center is surging with eight goals and 14 points over his last 10 outings while seeing top-line usage in a majority of those games. On the year, he's produced 23 tallies, 42 points, 193 shots on net, 102 hits, 40 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 52 appearances, putting him on track to finish around the 61-point campaign he had in 2022-23.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in victory Eriksson Ek contributed an assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Eriksson Ek's apple advances his running point total to 40; he has put up 21 goals and 19 assists through 51 games. The top-line pivot only managed one shot in the latest contest, but that's proven to be an outlier, as he's recorded at least two shots in all but five contests in this productive 2023-24 campaign. Remember, Erikson Ek was drafted 20th overall by the Wild in 2015, and the continuity of him sticking with the same team seems to be paying significant dividends.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoring streak Eriksson Ek scored a goal on his only shot in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.

Impact Eriksson Ek snapped a scoreless tie on a power play midway through the second period, deflecting a Kiril Kaprizov shot past Juuse Saros to put the Wild up 1-0. The 26-year-old Eriksson Ek now has goals in three consecutive contests and points in six straight games -- he's tallied six goals and 11 points in that span. He's up to 21 goals, five shy of his career high, and 39 points through 38 games this season.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

After breaking his leg late last season, Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek hits 20 goals again "He's one of the better — if not the best — 200-foot players in the game," teammate Marcus Foligno said.

JANUARY 24 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Joel Eriksson Ek breaks 3rd-period tie in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Coyotes