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Originally Published 27 days ago — by NHL.com
Connor McDavid, John Gibson, and Joel Eriksson Ek were named the NHL's Three Stars of the Week for their outstanding performances, with McDavid leading in points, Gibson recording two shutouts, and Eriksson Ek contributing significantly to the Wild's perfect week.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Star Tribune
The Minnesota Wild secured a 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens despite losing key players Mats Zuccarello and Joel Eriksson Ek to injuries in the first period. The team, now third in the NHL standings, relied on strong performances from Matt Boldy, Kirill Kaprizov, and goaltender Filip Gustavsson, who achieved his first shutout of the season. With upcoming games, including a challenging match against the Dallas Stars, the Wild face concerns over their roster's health.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Arizona Coyotes 5-2, with Joel Eriksson Ek breaking a tie in the third period. Marc-Andre Fleury made several key saves, while Mats Zuccarello returned to assist on three goals. The Wild's lack of depth scoring was evident, and Marat Khusnutdinov's NHL debut remains uncertain. Despite trade-related absences, the Coyotes struggled and fell to the Wild.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The Minnesota Wild secured an impressive 5-2 win over the Kraken, with top players like Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Mats Zuccarello delivering standout performances. However, the victory was marred by concern for Joel Eriksson Ek, who left the game with an injury. Despite this, the team's power play bounced back, contributing to the win. The Wild are now just 2 points out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The Minnesota Wild's thrilling 10-7 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks, fueled by a seven-goal third period, showcased the team's resilience and potential for a playoff push. The top line of Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Matt Boldy led the charge with a combined 16 points, while the team's ability to rally from a 5-2 deficit demonstrated their determination and growth. Despite some lingering issues, the Wild's recent success may complicate decisions for the upcoming trade deadline as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Minnesota Wild's comeback bid fell short as they lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche. Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek scored for the Wild, but a turnover by Jon Merrill led to Kurtis MacDermid scoring the game-winning goal for the Avalanche. The Wild have been struggling, with a record of 3-8-4 in their past 15 games and 0-4-2 in their past six. They are currently seven points out of a playoff spot.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Minnesota Wild started their season with a 2-0 win against the Florida Panthers, thanks to a brilliant goaltending performance by Filip Gustavsson, who made 41 saves for a shutout. Brock Faber scored his first NHL goal, which turned out to be the game-winner, while Joel Eriksson Ek contributed a power-play goal and an assist. Despite being outplayed in the first period, the Wild managed to secure the victory.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek missed Game 4 of their NHL playoff series against Dallas due to an injury that cut short his Game 3 after just one shift. The Wild lost 3-2 to the Stars without him, and his return timeline is unknown. Eriksson Ek missed six games earlier this season due to a lower-body injury.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Minnesota Wild's physical play, led by Marcus Foligno, helped them secure a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of their first-round series. The Wild's style of play is what GM Bill Guerin believes is necessary for success in the postseason. There is no update on the injury status of center Joel Eriksson Ek, who left Game 3 after just 19 seconds. Former Wild defenseman Ryan Suter received jeers from the home crowd, but he said it didn't affect his play.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Joel Eriksson Ek's return to the Minnesota Wild from a right leg injury was short-lived, as he left the game 19 seconds into his opening shift. The team is now facing the possibility of another extended absence for the key center, who takes on tough assignments and meaningful minutes. Despite his ability to recover and rehab, it remains to be seen how long Ek will be out.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Minnesota Wild are gearing up to face the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL playoffs, hoping to avoid another early exit. With Joel Eriksson Ek out due to injury, the Wild will need to find a way to fill the void left by their top center. The team will also need contributions from players like Matt Boldy and Marcus Foligno to provide secondary scoring. The Wild's goaltending situation remains up in the air, with both Filip Gustavsson and Marc-Andre Fleury expected to see playing time. The Wild will need to be at their best to take down a Stars team that has won eight of their last nine games.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Minnesota Wild lost 4-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the bigger concern is the injury suffered by Joel Eriksson Ek, the team's best center. If he is out for a significant amount of time, it would be a huge blow to the Wild's playoff hopes. However, the team is expecting the return of Gustav Nyquist and Kirill Kaprizov, who could make his surprise return on Saturday. If Eriksson Ek is out long-term, the Wild may need to recall Marco Rossi from the AHL. The team is also considering resting players in the final games to ensure they are healthy for the playoffs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek is week to week with a lower-body injury, while center Oskar Sundqvist is day to day. Winger Kirill Kaprizov will return for Minnesota on Saturday as they host the Blues, but forward Gustav Nyquist is questionable. The Wild sit third in the Central Division after three straight losses.