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Joel Eriksson Ek
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Eriksson Ek (lower-body) will remain out for Game 4 vs. Colorado.

Eriksson Ek had an awkward non-contact fall midway through the third period of Game Six against the Dallas Stars, and has subsequently missed the first three games of the second round against the Colorado Avalanche. Down 2-1 in the series, Minnesota has missed the offensive contributions of Eriksson Ek, who has five points (3G / 2A) through six games this postseason. He will remain sidelined in Game Four.

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Eriksson Ek (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 vs. Colorado.

Eriksson Ek had an awkward non-contact fall midway through the third period of Game Six against the Dallas Stars, and has subsequently missed the first two games of the second round against the Colorado Avalanche. Down 2-0 in the series, Minnesota has missed the offensive contributions of Eriksson Ek, who has five points (3G / 2A) through six games this postseason.

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Eriksson Ek (lower body) will not play in Game 1 and 2, but is hopeful for Game 3.

Eriksson Ek had an awkward non-contact fall midway through the third period of Game Six against the Dallas Stars. He exited the game for a few minutes but returned to help the team hold on and advance to the second round. That said, he did not travel with the team to Colorado and is expected to miss the first two games of the series, creating a sizeable void at centre-ice.

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Eriksson Ek (lower-body) is questionable to play in Game 1 in Colorado.

Eriksson Ek left Game 6 vs. the Stars briefly after crashing into the sideboards leg-first. Eriksson Ek finished the game, but is still feeling the effects of the incident, and is questionable to play in Game 1 in Colorado. If Eriksson Ek is unavailable, expect Danila Yurov to draw back in.

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Eriksson Ek (rest) will remain out on Monday.

With Minnesota locked into its first-round playoff matchup against the Dallas Stars, the team will rest several key players, including Eriksson Ek, on Monday. In his last two full seasons, Eriksson has scored at least 61 points, suggesting that 2025-26 was a poor season for him, as he scored only 51 points (19G / 32A) through 70 games. That said, he has been particularly effective in recent outings and heads into the playoffs with offensive momentum, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in his last seven games.

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Eriksson Ek (lower-body) will return in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

Eriksson Ek has been sidelined since March 15th, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 29-year-old Swedish forward has 44 points (17G / 27A) in 62 games this season, but has just two assists in his last nine games.

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Eriksson Ek (lower-body) is out vs. Chicago on Tuesday and considered day-to-day.

Eriksson Ek has battled through a couple of injuries this season, but nothing that has sidelined him long-term, which seems to be the case with his most recent ailment, a lower-body injury listed day-to-day. The 29-year-old Eriksson Ek is averaging 19:18 time-on-ice, recording 44 points (17G / 27A), 92 hits, and 173 shots in 62 games this season. That said, he has struggled lately, with only two assists in his last nine games.

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Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) was activated off injured reserve and is expected to return to the Wild lineup on Thursday.

Eriksson Ek has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury two weeks ago, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek is averaging 19:34 time-on-ice and has 32 points (11G / 21A) in 45 games this season.

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Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. Detroit on Thursday.

Eriksson Ek has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury two weeks ago, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek is averaging 19:34 time-on-ice and has 32 points (11G / 21A) in 45 games this season. If he is able to play, expect him to return to his role on the team's top powerplay unit.

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Eriksson Ek (lower-body) has been placed on IR.

Eriksson Ek exited last Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken after only 7:57 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek is averaging 19:34 time-on-ice and has 32 points (11G / 21A) in 45 games this season. He on Saturday afternoon against the Buffalo Sabres, but his placement on Injured Reserve suggests he may miss at least one more game.

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Eriksson Ek is out vs. Winnipeg on Thursday but will travel with Minnesota on their upcoming road trip.

Eriksson Ek exited last Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken after only 7:57 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek is averaging 19:34 time-on-ice and has 32 points (11G / 21A) in 45 games this season. His next chance to draw into the lineup will be on Saturday afternoon against the Buffalo Sabres.

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Eriksson Ek left Thursday’s game vs. Seattle with an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day.

Eriksson Ek exited Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken after only 7:57 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek is averaging 19:34 time-on-ice and has 32 points (11G / 21A) in 45 games this season. Minnesota returns to action on Saturday against the New York Islanders, and it is unclear whether the Swedish forward will be available.

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Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is expected to return on Wednesday vs. San Jose.

Eriksson Ek has not played since February 22nd but recently returned to practice and is expected to draw back into the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek scored 24 points (9G / 15A) in 42 games this season, a significant decline from his 60+ point campaigns over his previous two seasons.

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Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is expected to return before the end of the regular season.

Eriksson Ek has not played since February 22nd but recently returned to practice in a non-contact jersey and is expected to return to the lineup before the end of the season. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek scored 24 points (9G / 15A) in 42 games this season, a significant decline from his 60+ point campaigns over his previous two seasons.

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