Eriksson Ek has not played the last four games due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. Eriksson Ek has been tremendous for Minnesota this season, scoring 60 points (29G / 31A) in 66 games, only one point shy of his career-high set last season.
Eriksson Ek has not played the last two games due to a lower-body injury and will miss at least two more. Eriksson Ek has been tremendous for Minnesota this season and, although the severity of his injury seems minor, it creates a sizeable void down the middle in the lineup. Through 66 games this season, Eriksson Ek already has 60 points (29G / 31A), only one shy of his career-high set last season.
Eriksson Ek exited Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes after playing 14:55 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. Eriksson Ek has been tremendous for Minnesota this season and, although the severity of his injury seems minor, it creates a sizeable void down the middle in the lineup. Through 66 games this season, Eriksson Ek already has 60 points (29G / 31A), only one shy of his career-high set last season.
The team has not given an update about the undisclosed injury but it's been speculated that Eriksson Ek could be forced to miss a couple games. The Wild can ill afford to be without Eriksson Ek, who has been enjoying a career year. The Wild's number-one centreman has 29 goals and 31 assists in 66 games on the season while playing over 20 minutes a night.
Eriksson Ek played in only one shift throughout the entire first round of the playoffs after appearing in Game 3 for only 0:19 seconds TOI and has confirmed Monday that he broke his leg and has already completed surgery. The 26-year-old will have a long road to return from but will hope to be back for the 2023-24 season opener after picking up a career-high 23 goals and 61 points through 78 regular season games.
Eriksson Ek has been out since April 6th due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 3 Friday after taking part in the morning skate. The 26-year-old will be a massive addition if he does rejoin Minnesota's lineup, with his 23 goals, 38 assists, 247 SOG, 44 PIMs and +4 plus/minus through 78 regular season games.
Eriksson Ek was considered week-to-week after suffering a lower-body injury just over one week ago, but his presence at Monday's morning skate suggests that he's not far from returning to the Wild lineup but will be out Monday vs. Dallas.
Eriksson Ek was considered week-to-week after suffering a lower-body injury just over one week ago, but his presence at Monday's morning skate suggests that he's not far from returning to the Wild lineup. Head coach Dean Evason would not disclose any lineup information, so it's unclear if Eriksson Ek will play in Game 1. Consider him a game-time decision.
Eriksson Ek has missed the last five games due to an upper-body injury and COVID-19 protocol but will likely be back in the lineup on Friday.
Eriksson Ek missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but is set to be back in the lineup on Friday. In addition to Eriksson Ek, the Wild are also expected to get Kirill Kaprizov, Jordan Greenway and Brandon Duhaime back.
Both Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon were already ruled out for the Winter Classic and head coach Dean Evason announced Thursday that both are expected to miss multiple weeks. With Eriksson Ek out, Frederick Gaudreau will move up in between Marcus Foligno and Kevin Fiala.
Eriksson Ek suffered an upper-body injury when he was sent hard into the boards by Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa last Monday night. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined but he will not be available for the Winter Classic vs. the Blues.
Eriksson Ek has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but will play Monday vs. the Flames. With Eriksson Ek back in, Luke Johnson was sent back to Iowa (AHL).
Eriksson Ek missed Sunday's game in Chicago with an upper-body injury that he suffered Saturday vs. the Flyers. With Eriksson Ek going on IR, the Wild have recalled Luke Johnson and Nico Sturm from Iowa (AHL).
