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The Minnesota Wild have made resilience a valuable habit, halfway through a banged-up regular season

The Minnesota Wild reached the midpoint of the regular season in taxing fashion by fending off the St. Louis Blues 6-4 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Wild come back to beat Blues 6-4 on big saves by Fleury and key goals from Boldy and Middleton

Matt Boldy’s tiebreaking goal early in the third period for the Minnesota Wild completed their comeback from a two-score deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 for their fourth st...

JANUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Wild take on the Blues after Zuccarello's 2-goal showing

The Minnesota Wild host the St. Louis Blues after Mats Zuccarello's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Wild's 4-0 win

JANUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies on power play Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on five shots and added four PIM in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Eriksson Ek has four points over his last three games after being held off the scoresheet Dec. 29 in his return from a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old center has played on the second line since his return, as Marco Rossi is holding down the first-line job. Eriksson Ek has six goals, 11 assists, 68 shots on net, 42 hits and a plus-10 rating through 26 appearances. He'll likely miss the 60-point mark for the first time in three years due to time lost to injuries, but Eriksson Ek remains a good source of points, power-play production and hits.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Gustavsson makes 20 saves in the Wild's 4-0 victory over the Hurricanes

Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves for his third shutout this season, Marco Rossi had four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 on Saturday night

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Capitals play the Wild following Protas' 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals host the Minnesota Wild after Aliaksei Protas' two-goal game against the Boston Bruins in the Capitals' 3-1 win

JANUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Two apples in win Eriksson Ek had two assists Tuesday in a 5-3 win over Nashville.

Impact Both came on the power play. Eriksson Ek had missed most of December with a lower-body injury, and this was his second game back. Prior to the injury, Eriksson Ek had really struggled. He had just one goal and six assists in 14 games that month, and he hasn't notched a goal since Nov. 1. But Eriksson Ek's vision was on full display Tuesday, especially on Mats Zuccarello's goal -- he held the puck and saucered a pass to the far post for the driving winger to tap in. Get him back in if he's still on your bench.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rossi has two goals, Wild net season-high three power-play goals to beat Nashville 5-3

Marco Rossi had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild scored a season-high three power-play goals to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3

JANUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Norris scores late power-play goal in the Senators' 3-1 victory over the Wild

Josh Norris broke a tie on a power play with 7:18 left, Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves in his fifth NHL game and the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Removed from IR Eriksson Ek (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Eriksson Ek will probably occupy a top-six role and see power-play time versus Ottawa on Sunday after missing the last 11 games. He has accounted for five goals, 13 points, 55 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 38 hits across 22 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Eriksson Ek (lower body) could return to action Sunday versus Ottawa, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek wanted to get in one full practice to see how he was feeling afterwards, so a decision should be made ahead of Sunday's game. If Eriksson Ek is unable to go, he could return Tuesday versus Nashville. Eriksson Ek has five goals and eight assists in 22 games this season. He could return to the top line, where he has spent most of the season when healthy.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Faber scores 35 seconds into OT as Wild rally from two goals down to beat Stars 3-2

Defenseman Brock Faber scored a wraparound goal 35 seconds into overtime and the Minnesota Wild rallied from two goals down midway through the third period to beat the Dallas Stars...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Not on road trip Friday Eriksson Ek (lower body) continues to practice with the Wild but will not be in the lineup in Dallas on Friday, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.

Impact Eriksson Ek will miss his 11th consecutive game. He has five goals and 13 points with 55 shots on goal in 22 games this season. There is no timeline for his return.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting close to return Coach John Hynes said Friday that Eriksson Ek (lower body) has been skating with the team and is waiting to see how he responds, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eriksson Ek has been out of the lineup since Dec. 3. He will miss his eighth consecutive game Friday against Utah, but he could be getting close to a return to action. Eriksson Ek has five goals and eight assists in 22 appearances this season, after a huge 2023-24 campaign in which he had 30 goals and 34 assists across 77 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Tkachuk's 2 goals lead Panthers past Wild 6-1

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves and the Florida Panthers beat the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Draisaitl sparks Oilers with NHL-leading 21st goal and 3 assists in 7-1 win over Wild

Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 21st goal and had three assists to send the Edmonton Oilers past the Minnesota Wild 7-1 for their fourth consecutive victory

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

On injured reserve Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is on injured reserve, the Wild announced Friday.

Impact Eriksson Ek was already regarded as week-to-week, so this move doesn't alter his timetable. The 27-year-old, who exited Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Vancouver because of the injury, has five goals and 13 points in 22 appearances in 2024-25. Reese Johnson was summoned Wednesday from AHL Iowa and is likely to make his NHL season debut Friday versus Anaheim.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Is week-to-week Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week, the Wild announced Wednesday.

Impact Eriksson Ek was already ruled out for Friday's game against Anaheim, and it seems he'll end up missing more time than that. He has five goals and 13 points in 22 outings in 2024-25. Unless Jakub Lauko (lower body) is ready in time to face the Ducks, Minnesota will need to either recall a forward from the minors or dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Anaheim, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact While general manager Bill Guerin ruled Eriksson Ek out for Friday's matchup due to his undisclosed injury that he sustained Tuesday against the Canucks, Guerin isn't worried that the 27-year-old center is facing a long-term absence. While it's not yet clear whether Eriksson Ek will be available for Saturday's game against the Kings, he should be considered day-to-day for now.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits in overtime Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) appeared to aggravate an injury when he exited Tuesday's game versus the Canucks during overtime, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact There was no update on Eriksson Ek's status following the contest. That leaves him questionable ahead of a three-game road trip for the Wild. They play a back-to-back Friday and Saturday against the Ducks and Kings, respectively, before concluding the trip in Utah on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprizov scores late in OT and NHL-leading Wild rally for 3-2 win over Canucks

Kirill Kaprizov scored with 23.4 seconds left in overtime and the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 for their sixth victory in eight games

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Two helpers in Friday's win Eriksson Ek picked up two assists while adding three shots on net, three hits, 15 faceoff wins and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 win over Chicago.

Impact It's the first multi-point performance in more than a month for the 27-year-old center, and his helpers came on a couple of somewhat fluky goals by Jared Spurgeon in the second period. Eriksson Ek hasn't found the back of the net himself in 12 games, and on the season he's produced a somewhat disappointing five goals and 12 points in 20 contests -- well off his scoring pace from the prior two campaigns.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone goal in win Eriksson Ek provided an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Sabres.

Impact Eriksson Ek has had a rough November, logging just a goal and three helpers over 12 appearances. The 27-year-old center has maintained top-six minutes, and he's been on the top line between Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy in recent games in an effort to spark his offense. Eriksson Ek has 10 points, 48 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-6 rating across 19 outings overall.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson stops 39 to shut out the Sabres 1-0

Filip Gustavsson made 39 saves and Kirill Kaprizov scored to give the Minnesota Wild a 1-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Gathers assist Saturday Eriksson Ek registered an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact Eriksson Ek set up Marco Rossi's game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation. This was Eriksson Ek's first point in three games since he returned from missing one contest due to a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old is a top-six and power-play fixture for the Wild and is up to five goals, four assists, 41 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-7 rating over 17 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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The Minnesota Wild have made resilience a valuable habit, halfway through a banged-up regular season

Wild come back to beat Blues 6-4 on big saves by Fleury and key goals from Boldy and Middleton

Wild take on the Blues after Zuccarello's 2-goal showing

Filip Gustavsson makes 20 saves in the Wild's 4-0 victory over the Hurricanes

Capitals play the Wild following Protas' 2-goal game

Rossi has two goals, Wild net season-high three power-play goals to beat Nashville 5-3

Josh Norris scores late power-play goal in the Senators' 3-1 victory over the Wild

Faber scores 35 seconds into OT as Wild rally from two goals down to beat Stars 3-2

Matthew Tkachuk's 2 goals lead Panthers past Wild 6-1

Draisaitl sparks Oilers with NHL-leading 21st goal and 3 assists in 7-1 win over Wild

Kaprizov scores late in OT and NHL-leading Wild rally for 3-2 win over Canucks

Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson stops 39 to shut out the Sabres 1-0