Joel Eriksson Ek - NHL News & Rumors

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.

5 HOURS AGO • 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

19 HOURS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Leads offense with three points Eriksson Ek scored a goal on six shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Eriksson Ek opened the scoring at 1:18 of the second period and set up third-period tallies by Marcus Johansson and Vladimir Tarasenko. This performance ended a five-game slump for Eriksson Ek, as well as a run of seven contests in which he was limited to one total assist. The center is up to five goals, 19 points, 90 shots on net, 52 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 30 outings overall.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wild vs. Kraken | NHL Highlights | December 08, 2025

DECEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Eriksson Ek has goal and 2 assists as Wild score 3 in 3rd period to beat Kraken 4-1

Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1

DECEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Scores, assists in win Eriksson Ek delivered a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Eriksson Ek has cracked the scoresheet in four of the Wild's last six games, and this was the second time he recorded a multi-point performance in that span. The 28-year-old winger has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 22 games this season, and he looks to be on pace to surpass the numbers he posted in 2024-25, when he had 29 points across 46 regular-season contests.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavsson makes 19 saves, Wild beat Penguins 5-0 for 4thstraight victory

Filip Gustavsson made 19 saves for his second shutout of the season, Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 on Friday night...

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Finds twine Sunday Eriksson Ek scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and doled out two hits in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Eriksson Ek ended a nine-game goal drought with the tally. In that span, he managed five assists and took at least two shots on goal in each contest. The 28-year-old center has three goals, 10 helpers, 62 shots on net, 37 hits, 12 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 20 outings this season. He's shooting just 4.8 percent so far, which is too low for a player who has been at or above 10.0 percent in four of the last five seasons.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprizov scores on late OT power play to left Wild past Golden Knights, 3-2

Kirill Kaprizov scored on a one-timer from the right side on a power play at 4:50 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Contributes pair of assists Eriksson Ek logged two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Flames.

Impact Eriksson Ek's goal drought reached seven games, but he was able to help out on tallies by Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov. Consistency hasn't been a big part of Eriksson Ek's production this season, as he has created just one point streak that has reached three games. The veteran center is up to two goals, nine helpers, 51 shots on net, 32 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 17 appearances in a top-six role.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wallstedt makes 36 saves, Boldy has goal and assist in Wild's 2-0 win over Flames

Jesper Wallstedt made 36 saves for his second career NHL shutout, Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist and the Minnesota Wild beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

What happens when hockey players lose teeth? 'There's going to be stitches.' MINNEAPOLIS - Joel Eriksson Ek's head snapped back, his left glove immediately feeling for his mouth...

NOVEMBER 9 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dishes two helpers Eriksson Ek logged two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on net and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact This was Eriksson Ek's second multi-point effort of the season. He has yet to really get into a groove on offense -- his season-opening three-game point streak is his longest of the year so far. The 28-year-old center is at two goals, seven helpers, 39 shots on net, 27 hits, eight PIM and a minus-7 rating through 13 outings as a regular in the Wild's top six.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Canucks vs. Wild | November 01, 2025

NOVEMBER 2 • YOUTUBE

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