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On YouTubeMinnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / December 13
Wild's late goal drops Sens, nets third straight win
Joel Eriksson Ek scored with 23 seconds remaining to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31
Five biggest disappointments from first month of NHL season
It's safe to say the Rangers are among the teams that would love a do-over for this season.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21
Wild making progress in contract talks with Marco Rossi
One way or another, it looks like RFA center Marco Rossi won’t be in limbo for much longer. After reports Thursday morning indicated the Canucks and Kraken had shown renewed interest in trading for him, the Wild have now made “significant progress” in talks to re-sign him and keep him in Minnesota, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Joel Eriksson Ek
Now that the “dog days of summer” have started, that means the quiet part of the offseason has started as well. The draft is over, and the urgency of the first few days of free agency is over, but next season is still a few months away.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 5
Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey departs Sunday's game with undisclosed injury
Taylor Baird of NHL.com: The Dallas Stars could get defenseman Miro Heiskanen and forward Jason Robertson back at some point in the second round, but it’s not certain, according to coach Pete DeBoer.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4
Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to undergo core muscle surgery
Minnesota Wild centerman Joel Eriksson Ek shared that he’ll undergo core muscle surgery.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Wild clinch spot in 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Minnesota Wild have clinched their spot in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Joel Eriksson Ek scored his 14th goal of the season with 20 seconds left in regulation against the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday night, helping the Wild force overtime and earn a point, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Having Kaprizov, Eriksson-Ek back makes the Wild scary again
With a relatively healthy lineup, the Minnesota Wild showcased an offensive frenzy Wednesday night, beating the San Jose Sharks 8-7 in overtime and maintaining the No.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 10
Flames remain barely afloat in the playoff picture, but they need a lot of help to qualify
The Calgary Flames’ playoff hopes and dreams were dealt a pair of big hits on Wednesday night. First, fuelled by the returns to action of Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov, the Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks in overtime.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 10
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 8-7 Overtime Win Over the Sharks
The Minnesota Wild hosted the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night, Apr. 9, for their final regular-season meeting. After what felt like an eternity, the Wild had Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek back in the lineup as they were activated off long-term injured reserve earlier that afternoon.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / April 10
NHL roundup: Joel Eriksson Ek scores 4, Wild top Sharks 8-7 in OT
Kirill Kaprizov scored 1:01 into overtime, Joel Eriksson Ek netted four goals and the Minnesota Wild escaped with an 8-7 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 9
Eriksson Ek & Kaprizov Lead Wild in 8-7 Overtime Win Over Sharks
The Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks faced off on Wednesday night, Apr. 9, in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was a big night for the Wild as earlier that afternoon, they activated Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek from long-term injured reserve (LTIR).
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / April 9
Joel Eriksson Ek scores 4 goals in Wild's OT win over Sharks
Kirill Kaprizov scored one minute into overtime, Joel Eriksson Ek netted four goals and the Minnesota Wild escaped with an 8-7 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Wild make massive announcement amid playoff berth hunt
The Minnesota Wild have a four-point lead on the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / February 25
Wild place Joel Eriksson Ek on IR
Joel Eriksson Ek suffered a lower-body injury in practice on Monday and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Per The Athletic, the 28-year-old Eriksson Ek could miss "significantly longer" than the required week.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / February 25
Minnesota Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek placed on injured reserve after injury in practice
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild placed forward Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve after he picked up an injury in practice on Monday. The centerman must miss at least seven days, which includes four games for the Wild, but could be out longer, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29
Wild get boost with activation of veteran center
Minnesota’s fall from the top of the Central Division is directly related to his absence.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 6, 2024
Wild place Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve
The Minnesota Wild placed center Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve on Friday, just two days after announcing he was week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Eriksson Ek, 27, was injured during overtime of Tuesday night's win over the Vancouver Canucks after being checked into the boards.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 4, 2024
Minnesota Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek is out week-to-week
The Minnesota Wild announced that Joel Eriksson Ek is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Eriksson Ek has tallied five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 22 games this season.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13, 2024
Injured Wild standout to miss Sunday showdown with Jets
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek has been sidelined for at least Sunday's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a head injury.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2024
NHL bets: Three prop plays for Tuesday, March 19
We have a packed hockey night to get through, and there are prop angles in nearly all on the day's slate. We've whittled our list down to three, all offering some solid prices relative to their roles in these matchups.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 13, 2024
Wild’s Eriksson Ek Leaves Game Against Coyotes
The Minnesota Wild have been climbing their way back into the playoff race over the past couple of weeks with the help of their entire roster. However, that success hit a major speed bump with the news that Joel Eriksson Ek was injured in their win over the Arizona Coyotes.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 27, 2024
NHL best bets: Three team total targets for Saturday's slate
It's the last big hockey slate before teams start heading out on the All-Star break, so let's make the most of it with a pair of winners in our pocket for the day.
Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / January 16, 2024
It's Safe To Ignore Any Joel Eriksson Ek Trade Rumors
The Minnesota Wild's 5-0 win over the New York Islanders couldn't stop them from entering Tuesday stuck firmly in 13th place in the Western Conference.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2023
NHL Monday bets: Two +300 plays built around three players
We get the fresh week of NHL started with a handful of games, and I'm not sure what it is, but this Monday's slate is telling me to keep it simple. Now, a three-leg parlay may not be simple, but there are three players in particular that look just tremendous for shots and a point.
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