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: Clutch goal at 4 Nations Face Off
Eriksson Ek scored a goal Thursday in a 4-3 overtime loss to Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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 Ek after he missed Minnesota's final game before the break due to a lower-body injury.
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek Out Tonight Vs Islanders
As warmups began, Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek was not on the ice. The Wild don't have an extra forward so it looks like they will have to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen tonight.
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.
'As Of Now He’s Planning On Going To 4 Nations': Despite Missing Last Game, Eriksson Ek Plans To Play In 4 Nations
PAUL - Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek did not play in Saturday's game against the New York Islanders due to a lower-body injury. Wild head coach John Hynes said postgame that Eriksson Ek's status was always going to be questionable for the game.
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.
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. Eriksson Ek has nine goals and 23 points in 41 appearances in 2024-25. The WIld are expected to dress seven defensemen due to Eriksson Ek's absence,
Devils' Star Forward Picks Up Assist In Sweden's 4-3 Overtime Loss To Canada
New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt picked up an assist in his first game with Team Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. It was a crucial play, leading to Sweden's game-tying third goal to ...
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 ...