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Return of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek to Wild still uncertain Two of the team’s best players are sidelined as their teammates struggle to get back on track.

APRIL 3, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wild beat NHL-best Capitals 4-2 behind Matt Boldy's go-ahead goal in 2nd period

Matt Boldy had the go-ahead goal in the second period for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Skates Thursday, still week-to-week Eriksson Ek (lower body) skated before Thursday's game-day practice but remains week-to-week, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Eriksson Ek's return to the lineup is not imminent, but he will probably accompany the Wild on the team's three-game road trip, which begins Monday versus New Jersey. He will miss his 16th consecutive game against Washington on Thursday. Eriksson Ek has compiled nine goals, 24 points, 123 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and 69 hits in 42 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

March malaise sets off Wild alarm bells as playoff race tightens Coach John Hynes said he expects Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno back “very, very soon.” But with 10 regular-season gam...

MARCH 26, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Wild GM Guerin believes injury-thinned group is good enough to get by until injured standouts return

The injury-thinned Minnesota Wild could use a boost in their push to return to the playoffs

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Wings rally past Wild 3-2, with pair of goals from Simon Edvinsson after 2-0 deficit

Simon Edvinsson pinged a slap shot off the far post for his second goal of the game with 8:25 remaining to finish a rally by the Detroit Red Wings for a 3-2 victory over the Minnes...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek out at least 'a few weeks' with lower-body injury

Minnesota Wild first-line center Joel Eriksson Ek has been placed on injured reserve on with a lower-body injury

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Wild's Ryan Hartman says he didn't intend to injure Tim Stützle; Joel Eriksson Ek on IR Ryan Hartman addressed the media for the first time since getting a suspension that was reduced from 10 games to eight.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Injury labeled lower body Eriksson Ek is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact After landing on injured reserve Tuesday following an injury at Monday's practice, Eriksson Ek's timeline is now clear. The 28-year-old will be replaced in the lineup against the Red Wings by Jakub Lauko (lower body), who was activated from injured reserve Tuesday. Eriksson Ek has contributed nine goals and 24 points across 42 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Eriksson Ek suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Monday and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Russo, Eriksson Ek is expected to be out longer than the mandatory seven days from his IR designation, though the Wild have yet to provide an update on his status. With the 28-year-old center out of action, Minnesota is expected to activate Jakub Lauko (lower body) ahead of Tuesday's clash with Detroit.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clutch goal at 4 Nations Face Off Eriksson Ek scored a goal Thursday in a 4-3 overtime loss to Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Impact Eriksson Ek roofed the puck into the net after settled a cross-crease pass from Jesper Bratt around the mid-point of the third period. It tied the game and forced overtime. He came into the contest on a four-game point drought. Eriksson Ek's production this year has been held back by injury -- he has just nine goals and 14 assists in 41 games, a far cry from his two 60-plus point campaigns in 2022-23 and 2023-24.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby shines, Marner scores in overtime as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener

Nathan MacKinnon scored on the power play 56 seconds in off a no-look pass from Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner got the overtime winner after Sweden rallied to tie it and Canada opened...

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Jesper Bratt Assists on Joel Eriksson Ek's Goal | New Jersey Devils From the first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, Jesper Bratt gets an assist on Sweden's game-tying goal against Canada

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • NHL.COM

Good to go Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Sunday that Eriksson Ek (lower body) will officially represent Team Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Impact Eriksson Ek, along with Wild teammates Filip Gustavsson and Jonas Brodin, will take on Team Canada in the first game of the international tournament Wednesday. Eriksson Ek will most likely be heavily relied upon in the defensive zone considering the plethora of talent that he'll go up against. The left-shot center has struggled on offense in 2024-25, but his defensive acumen will be crucial for Sweden.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boldy has 2 goals and assist as Wild score final 5 goals to beat Islanders 6-3

Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild scored the final five goals to beat the New York Islanders 6-3

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek misses game against Islanders It’s unclear if he will be available to play for Team Sweden in the 4 Nations Face Off.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Won't play Saturday Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Islanders, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Eriksson Ek has nine goals and 23 points in 41 appearances in 2024-25. The WIld are expected to dress seven defensemen due to Eriksson Ek's absence, so Travis Dermott or Jon Merrill should draw back into the lineup. Eriksson Ek's status for the 4 Nations Face-Off hasn't been determined yet.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MIN@MTL: Dobeš with a great save against Joel Eriksson Ek | Montréal Canadiens Jakub Dobeš (MTL) makes a save against Joel Eriksson Ek (MIN) at 12:05 of the 3rd Regulation Period

JANUARY 31, 2025 • NHL.COM

Helps out on power play Eriksson Ek notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Eriksson Ek has a point in three straight contests (two goals, one assist). The 28-year-old center's increase in productivity has come with a move to the top line. He hasn't been able to replicate his numbers from the last two years, but he has nine goals, 14 helpers, 101 shots on net, 60 hits and a plus-8 rating over 37 appearances. Eriksson Ek should continue to offer supporting offense and a physical edge for fantasy.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies on power play Sunday Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on four shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Eriksson Ek has scored in back-to-back games and looks to be turning things around on offense. The 27-year-old center has also played on the top line over the last two contests, which should help his production while seeing time alongside Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. Eriksson Ek has nine goals, 22 points (seven on the power play), 98 shots on net, 59 hits and a plus-8 rating over 36 outings.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Spurgeon scores as the Wild hold off the Blackhawks for a 4-2 win

Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek and Frederick Gaudreau scored to help the Minnesota Wild top the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2

JANUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Buries goal in loss Eriksson Ek scored a goal, doled out three hits and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.

Impact Eriksson Ek moved up to the top line following Thursday's shutout loss to Utah. It worked for the center -- he ended a seven-game goal drought, a span in which he had just two assists despite taking 23 shots on net. The 27-year-old is up to eight goals, 21 points, 94 shots on net, 58 hits and a plus-8 rating over 35 appearances this season. He's poised to miss the 60-point mark for the first time in three years, and while injuries have been part of the problem, Eriksson Ek is also shooting 8.5 percent in 2024-25, his lowest mark since 2019-20.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kuzmenko scores twice as the Flames hold off the Wild for a 5-4 win

Andrei Kuzmenko had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames used their power play to beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4

JANUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Helps out on power play Eriksson Ek registered a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Eriksson Ek set up Matt Boldy for the opening goal just 3:02 into the contest. The 27-year-old Eriksson Ek had been held off the scoresheet over the previous three games. The 27-year-old remains in a second-line role, which has led to a bit less consistency on offense as injuries pile up around the Wild's lineup. He's also on the first power-play unit, where he's earned six of his 19 points this season. The center also has 81 shots on net, 54 hits and a plus-11 rating over 31 appearances.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal vs. St. Louis Eriksson Ek scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Blues.

Impact Eriksson Ek found the twine in the second period to reduce the Blues' lead to one goal, and his tally would end up sparking a third-period comeback where Minnesota scored three unanswered goals. Eriksson Ek has notched seven goals and 11 assists this season.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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