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Unavailable Sunday Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek was on the ice for just one shift during Game 3 on Friday and there's been no update on his status. That was his first game back after a six-game absence. Sam Steel or Oscar Sundqvist will likely draw into the lineup in his absence.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated Erksson Ek (undisclosed) is still being evaluated after leaving Friday's 5-1 win over Dallas early, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek only lasted one shift prior to exiting Game 3. It was his first appearance since April 6 due to a leg injury, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he aggravated the issue. The Wild expect to know more about Eriksson Ek's status prior to Game 4 on Sunday.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Looking at the replay, Joel Eriksson Ek, after... - The Athletic Looking at the replay, Joel Eriksson Ek, after skating 5 of the past 7 games with lots of skates, turns, battles and looking unlimited, play...

APRIL 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leaves with injury Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) left Friday's game against Dallas and did not return, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact After returning from a six-game absence, Eriksson Ek took just one shift before exiting Friday's contest. The injury is likely related to the lower-body issue that cost him time already. An update on his status should be available before Game 4 on Sunday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skating on his own Friday Eriksson Ek (lower body) skated on his own before practice Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek has missed the last six games, including Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs versus Dallas. Eriksson Ek had 23 goals and 61 points in 78 games this season, and he was very good in his last 11 games, scoring once and adding 11 helpers. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Eriksson Ek (lower body) is slated to return to the lineup Friday versus Dallas, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Eriksson Ek missed six consecutive contests because of the injury. He had 23 goals and 61 points in 78 outings in 2022-23. Now that he's back, Eriksson Ek should serve in a top-six role and receive time on the power play.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Optional morning skate for #mnwild. Handful of... - The Athletic Optional morning skate for #mnwild. Handful of guys missing, including Marcus Johansson, Freddy Gaudreau and Matt Dumba. Joel Eriksson Ek, a...

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unavailable for Game 2 Eriksson Ek (lower body) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Stars, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek will miss his sixth straight game with the injury. With Ryan Hartman (lower body) also out, Matthew Boldy will move to center and Oskar Sundqvist (lower body) will rejoin the lineup.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Joel Eriksson Ek is taking part in #mnwild skate. - The Athletic Joel Eriksson Ek is taking part in #mnwild skate.

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not playing Monday Eriksson Ek (lower body) will not be available for Game 1 against Dallas on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic

Impact Eriksson Ek is traveling with the team but he missed the final four games of the regular season. He tallied 61 points in 78 games, including 12 over his last 11 appearances. For now, he'll be considered questionable for Game 2 on Wednesday.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Smith: Joel Eriksson Ek skated for 45 minutes this... - The Athletic Joel Eriksson Ek skated for 45 minutes this morning with Andy Ness. Evason said Ek doesn’t need a practice to be ruled in if he and docs say...

APRIL 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will travel with team Eriksson Ek (lower body) will accompany the Wild to Dallas for the start of the team's first-round playoff series, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek, who skated on his own Saturday and Sunday, hasn't been ruled out for a potential return to the lineup. Still, he probably shouldn't be expected to play in Game 1 versus the Stars on Monday. Eriksson Ek missed the final four games of the regular season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Joel Eriksson Ek skated on his own for the... - The Athletic Joel Eriksson Ek skated on his own for the first time this morning. #mnwild

APRIL 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No closer to skating Eriksson Ek (lower body) is working out off-ice but is no closer to suiting up, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Thursday.

Impact At this point, Eriksson Ek almost certainly will miss the start of the postseason and may be worse off than his original week-to-week timeline. The Swedish center has already missed three games due to his lower-body injury. Prior to his absence, Eriksson Ek was mired in a 10-game goal drought but has chipped in nine helpers over that stretch.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Joel Eriksson Ek's absence, 'it's time for other guys to step in' as Wild ramp up for the playoffs Ryan Hartman and Sam Steel recorded the fastest short-handed goals in Wild history, 20 seconds apart in their 5-3 win over the Blues.

APRIL 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wild get Kaprizov back but lose Eriksson Ek as playoffs loom

Minnesota Wild star left wing Kirill Kaprizov has been cleared to return from a lower-body injury

APRIL 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Wild F Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) out week-to-week Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday.

APRIL 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Wild F Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) out week-to-week Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday.

APRIL 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wild F Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) out week-to-week Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday.

APRIL 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michael Russo: Joel Eriksson Ek is week to week with a lower... - The Athletic Joel Eriksson Ek is week to week with a lower body injury. Absolutely devastating to a team with little center depth. Oskar Sundqvist (lower...

APRIL 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out week-to-week Eriksson Ek is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Impact Eriksson Ek suffered the injury in the second period while blocking a shot. He is expected to miss the rest of the regular season and the start of the playoffs are in doubt at this time. Eriksson Ek has 23 goals and 61 points in 78 games this season.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured on shot block Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Penguins.

Impact Eriksson Ek was hurt blocking a shot in the second period. He should be considered day-to-day prior to Saturday's game versus the Blues.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Golden Knights win 4-3 in SO, but Wild clinch playoffs

Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in regulation, including the tying goal with 34.2 seconds left to send it to overtime and then had one of Vegas’ three scores in the shootout in the Go...

APRIL 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Reaches 60-point mark Eriksson Ek logged an assist, four shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Eriksson Ek has served as a playmaker to Matthew Boldy's finisher over the last few weeks. In his last nine contests, Eriksson Ek has racked up a goal and 10 helpers. The 26-year-old center secured the first 60-point campaign of his career Saturday -- he's at 23 goals, 37 helpers, 244 shots on net, 117 hits, 40 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 76 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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