Joel Eriksson Ek - NHL News & Rumors

On injured reserve Eriksson Ek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Matt Boldy (undisclosed) was also put on IR, while Hunter Haight and Nicolas Aube-Kubel have been summoned from the minors. Eriksson Ek hasn't played since Jan. 8, so his placement can be retroactive to that date, which would enable Minnesota to activate him whenever he's healthy. Still, the Wild presumably wouldn't have put Eriksson Ek on IR unless he was expected to miss at least one more game, so look for him to remain on the shelf Saturday versus Buffalo. He has 11 goals and 32 points in 45 appearances in 2025-26.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Eriksson Ek (lower body) is doubtful Thursday against the Jets. Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek is getting closer to returning and will travel with the team when they are in Buffalo on Saturday. Eriksson Ek will miss his third straight game Thursday and has 11 goals and 32 points across 45 appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Devils Eriksson Ek (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus New Jersey on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek will miss his second straight game due to his lower-body problem, but he continues to be classified as day-to-day. Over his last 11 outings, the 28-year-old center generated four goals, four assists and 34 shots while averaging 18:26 of ice time. Once given the all-clear, Eriksson Ek should reclaim a spot in the top six for the Wild in addition to seeing power-play minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Islanders, Sarah McLellan of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek will miss at least one game due to the injury. Ben Jones will draw in to the Wild's lineup Saturday, but Ryan Hartman and Danila Yurov figure to get the biggest bumps in ice time to cover Eriksson Ek's absence. Eriksson Ek is considered day-to-day heading into Monday's game against the Devils.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets injured in collision Eriksson Ek sustained an undisclosed injury when he got tangled up with another player near the bench during Thursday's game versus the Kraken, Michael Russo of The Athletic report...

Impact Eriksson Ek left the game in the second period. Head coach John Hynes wasn't overly concerned about the injury, labeling Eriksson Ek as day-to-day. His status for Saturday versus the Islanders is uncertain, but it doesn't appear to be a long-term concern even if he misses a couple of contests.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will Joel Eriksson Ek Score a Goal vs. the Los Angeles Kings on January 5? - Bleacher Nation When the Minnesota Wild face the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, is Joel Eriksson Ek likely to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you mak...

JANUARY 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Pots power-play tally Saturday Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on five shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Kings.

Impact Eriksson Ek continues to be on a good run of offense with seven goals and nine helpers over his last 14 outings. This was his third power-play point in that span, though he remains on the top unit and should make some noise as a net-front presence. Eriksson Ek is up to 11 goals, 32 points (10 on the power play), 125 shots, 68 hits and a plus-13 rating through 43 contests overall this season. Fantasy managers should have plenty of room for a 60-point center in most formats.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Samuel Helenius scored his first goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday n...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Adds pair of helpers Eriksson Ek registers two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on net in Friday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Eriksson Ek has multiple points in two of the last three games. His season took off with a three-point effort Dec. 8 in Seattle, and he's accumulated 15 points over his last 13 games beginning with that contest. The 28-year-old center is up to 10 goals, 21 helpers, nine power-play points, 120 shots on net, 67 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 42 appearances this season. He's right in line with his usual level of production, offering steady all-around numbers for his fantasy managers.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in win Eriksson Ek scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-4 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Eriksson Ek's tally in the second period was the Wild's fifth on 12 shots, chasing Carter Hart from the game. Over the last 11 contests, Eriksson Ek has been electric with six goals, seven helpers and a plus-14 rating from a second-line role. The center is up to 10 goals, 29 points, 116 shots on net, 64 hits and a plus-12 rating through 40 appearances this season. He's matched his point total from 46 regular-season outings last year, and Eriksson Ek should be able to challenge for the 60-point mark he reached in the two prior campaigns before his injury-riddled 2024-25.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild beat Golden Knights 5-2 to improve to 9-1-1 since Dec. 8

Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets game-tying goal Eriksson Ek scored a goal, placed four shots on net, served two PIM and had two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Nashville.

Impact Eriksson Ek scored the last goal before overtime when he recorded the game-tying tally less than a minute into the second period. With the twine finder, he is up to nine goals, 27 points, 111 shots on net and 63 hits through 38 games this season. The 28-year-old center has 11 points in his last nine games while maintaining his strong two-way play style. Eriksson Ek's inclusion in the lineup has been a welcome sight for fantasy managers who drafted him after appearing in just 38 games a season ago. If he can stay healthy, he has plenty of time to reach 60-plus points and 100-plus hits in the same season for the third time in his career. His strong category coverage makes him a great player in nearly all fantasy formats moving forward.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Stamkos scores in OT to give the Predators a 3-2 win over the Wild

Steven Stamkos scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota faces Nashville in Central Division play

The Nashville Predators take on the Minnesota Wild for a matchup within the Central Division Tuesday

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Two points including GWG Eriksson Ek scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 victory over Columbus.

Impact The 28-year-old center jammed home a rebound midway through the third period to break open a 2-2 tie. Eriksson Ek extended his point streak to six games in the process, a stretch in which he's collected four goals and 10 points with a stunning plus-10 rating -- a far cry from his prior seven contests, when he managed only one assist with a minus-1 rating.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Wild vs. Blue Jackets - December 18, 2025

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Kaprizov, Boldy each have a goal and two assists as Wild beat Blue Jackets 5-2 for 6th straight win

Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy each had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 for their sixth straight win

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

GEICO: 3 Stars of the Week | NHL.com Connor McDavid, John Gibson, and Joel Eriksson Ek are named the 3 Stars of the Week, presented by GEICO

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • NHL.COM

Connor McDavid, John Gibson and Joel Eriksson Ek have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week | Detroit Red Wings NEW YORK (Dec. 15, 2025) – Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson and Minnesota Wild center Joel Er...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Steals win late Eriksson Ek scored a goal on two shots, added four PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Senators.

Impact Eriksson Ek scored for the third straight game, and it couldn't have come at a better time for the Wild. He tallied at 19:36 of the third period to give them a lead. He's racked up six points during his recent hot stretch, which was preceded by a five-game slump. Overall, the center has seven goals, 22 points, 97 shots on net, 55 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 32 appearances. He may not get back to the 60-point mark this year, but 50 points is very much within reach.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Eriksson Ek's late goal lifts Wild past Senators 3-2

Joel Eriksson Ek scored with 23.1 seconds remaining to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Another multi-point effort Eriksson Ek had a goal, an assist, five shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars.

Impact Eriksson Ek has participated directly in five of the Wild's nine goals during the team's two-game winning run, tallying two goals and three assists in that stretch. That productive stretch snapped a five-game run where Eriksson Ek didn't muster a single point.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Johansson scores 2, Boldy has goal and assist in Wild's 5-2 win to snap Stars' 11-game point streak

Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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