KARLSTAD, Sweden — On a gorgeous August afternoon, in the backyard of the perfectly manicured childhood home of Joel Eriksson Ek, the Minnesota Wild center’s mom hops off her bicycle ...

It was late January when Joel Eriksson Ek got his first big test of the season: a date with two-time Selke Trophy winner Anze Kopitar, still one of the best two-way centers in the game.

When the red light turns on, with Eriksson Ek standing in the opposing goalie’s face, fans see the smile that is so common a part of off-ice life for Joel Eriksson Ek. “He’s a highly ...

Eriksson Ek last played Feb. 22, the center not feeling well following a practice after the Wild’s first game back from the 4 Nations Face-Off, where Eriksson Ek represented Sweden.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek weren’t supposed to carry the Wild in their return to action after being sidelined for six weeks injured, even longer in Kaprizov’s case.

Anyone who has followed Joel Eriksson Ek closely throughout his NHL career understands his incredible pain tolerance. It takes a lot for the 26-year-old Swede to leave a game. Which is why the ...

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek shared that he’ll undergo core muscle surgery next week during his end-of-season media availability, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. Eriksson Ek added ...

Joel Eriksson Ek broke a third-period tie with his 29th goal, Marc-Andre Fleury made 23 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Thursday night. After Zach Bogosian pulled the ...

Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek Set To Have Core Muscle Surgery ST. PAUL, Minn - Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek is set to have core muscle surgery next week. Undergoing surgery Eriksson Ek (abdomen ...

Joel Eriksson Ek scored a career-high four goals in his return from a lower-body injury, Kirill Kaprizov had his second of the game in overtime in his first game back and the Minnesota Wild ...

February 13 - Joel Eriksson Ek scored two goals and Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night in Las Vegas.