April 9, 2025
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) has been removed from Injured Reserve and will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The Swedish pivot has been out for 21 games due to a lower-body injury. He will move into the top six on Wednesday, centering a line with Marcus Foligno and Matt Boldy. Eriksson Ek is also likely to see power-play time against the sixth-worst penalty-killing team in the league. Through 42 appearances, Eriksson Ek has registered 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Minnesota Wild PR
April 9, 2025
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) could be back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Speaking to reporters about Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov (lower body), Wild head coach John Hynes said that he is "hopeful" the two can return on Wednesday. Eriksson Ek last played on Feb 22. He has amassed 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 42 contests this season while handing out 69 hits. The Swedish pivot is likely to replace Frederick Gaudreau in the Wild's top-six group.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sarah McLellan
February 25, 2025
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's practice and is considered week-to-week. Unfortunately, Eriksson Ek has battled health issues throughout the campaign, skating in only 42 contests. He has tallied nine goals and 24 points. Frederick Gaudreau is projected to replace Eriksson Ek as the second-line center. Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) and Ryan Hartman (suspension) also remain out on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. However, Jakub Lauko (lower body) will return from a three-game absence, slotting into the fourth line.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
February 12, 2025
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will suit up for Team Sweden for Wednesday's matchup against Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. There was initially uncertainty surrounding Eriksson Ek after he missed Minnesota's final game before the break due to a lower-body injury. Eriksson Ek, who has recorded nine goals and 23 points in 41 games this season, plays as a top-six forward for Minnesota but will assume more of a checking role with Sweden. He is expected to start on the third line alongside Jesper Bratt of the New Jersey Devils and Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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