Eriksson Ek wasn’t missing the 4 Nations Face-Off, McDavid and Hedman praise Brodin
The Athletic has live coverage of Canada vs Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off MONTREAL – Joel Eriksson Ek missed the Wild’s last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off, but his teammates knew nothing was going to keep one of the Wild’s grittiest combatants from representing Sweden this week in Montreal and next week in Boston.
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek To Get Top Power Play Time At 4 Nations
Eriksson Ek, 28, is the Wild's net-front guy on their top power play unit. But based on Sweden's practice, Eriksson Ek may be higher in the slot and point instead of net-front. In normal line rushes, Eriksson Ek was Sweden's third line center with Jesper Bratt and Raymond on his wings.
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek misses game against Islanders
As the Wild took the ice for warmups on Saturday night at Xcel Energy Center, center Joel Eriksson Ek was consciously absent while his teammates filed out of the tunnel. The surprise absence came roughly 24 hours after head coach John Hynes said Eriksson Ek missed practice due to maintenance.
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Won't play Saturday
Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Islanders, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
'As Of Now He’s Planning On Going To 4 Nations': Despite Missing Last Game, Eriksson Ek Plans To Play In 4 Nations
Hynes also said postgame that Eriksson Ek is still planning on going to the 4 Nations Tournament to play for Sweden. “As of now he’s planning on going to the 4 Nations, correct.” Let us know what you think by commenting below or on the Forum.
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek Out Tonight Vs Islanders
It is unclear what happened to Eriksson Ek. He played 19 minutes on Thursday and finished the game. He is listed as out with a lower-body injury. Eriksson Ek, 28, has nine goals,
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Good to go
Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Sunday that Eriksson Ek (lower body) will officially represent Team Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Wild’s Eriksson Ek out for last game before 4 Nations Face-Off vs. Islanders
Joel Eriksson Ek won’t play in the Minnesota Wild‘s last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off. A lower body injury has sidelined Eriksson Ek ahead of the Wild’s contest against the New York Islanders according to The Athletic‘s Michael Russo.
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Joel Eriksson Ek Available Wednesday
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 ...
Several Wild players, Minnesotans participating in NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off
The tournament features NHL players from four hockey powers — the United States, Canada, Finland, and Sweden — competing in a ...