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Joel Eriksson Ek

Center · Minnesota Wild

2015 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 20 (#20) — Minnesota Wild

Next Game

Thu, Apr 9 · 9:00 PM ET @ Stars

ESPN+, Hulu

Age 296'3"207 lbsShoots LeftKarlstad, SWE

Current Season

GP

69

Goals

19

Assists

32

Points

51

+/-

+17

S%

10.1%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 7vs SEA123+3313:09
Apr 5@ DET0110019:11
Apr 4@ OTT0110317:50
Apr 2vs VAN011+2115:56
Mar 28@ BOS000-1019:58

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.25M

Total Value

$42.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2028-2029

Status

Then UFA

Yrs 4-8: NMC · 10-team no-trade list

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Eriksson Ek's 3 Points Topple Kraken

Joel Eriksson Ek piles up three points as Minnesota hands Seattle a 5-2 loss, extending the Wild's win streak to four. The Kraken skid continues against a Wild team peaking at the right time. This victory sets the stage for a massive showdown that could reshape the Central race.

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Game Recap
Wild Roll Skidding Kraken 5-2

Minnesota crushes Seattle 5-2 for their fourth straight win, with Eriksson Ek leading the charge in a dominant performance. The Kraken's slide deepens as the Wild build serious momentum heading into a blockbuster against Dallas. Stakes skyrocket in the Central with every point on the line now.

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Game Recap
Eriksson Ek's Buzzer-Beater Buries Panthers

Joel Eriksson Ek jams home a rebound with just 4.4 seconds left to snatch a 3-2 win for the Wild against a banged-up Florida squad missing nine players, including stars like Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov. Marcus Foligno pots his first since returning from injury - and his first alongside brother Nick, fresh off the trade deadline wire from Chicago.

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Trades & Rumors
Eriksson Ek's Buzzer-Beater Buries Panthers

Joel Eriksson Ek pulls off the kind of play that locker rooms talk about for weeks as the Wild take on the Panthers in a high-stakes showdown. Florida fights tooth and nail but can't close the deal in the dying seconds. These dramatic finishes carry huge weight in the tight Western Conference race.

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Game Recap
Eriksson Ek's 4.4-Second Dagger Downs Panthers

Joel Eriksson Ek waits for the perfect moment to strike as the Wild face off against a gritty Panthers squad desperate to steal two points on the road. Minnesota's depth players step up in a contest that swings wildly from end to end. These buzzer-beating heroics often shift momentum in the standings, and Florida feels the sting of missed opportunities.

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News
Eriksson Ek's 5-Second Strike Edges Wild Win

The Minnesota Wild and Florida Panthers lock horns in a thriller where every second counts, and Joel Eriksson Ek delivers when it matters most. Florida pushes relentlessly but hits a wall late, testing their resolve in a pivotal matchup. Coaches around the league know these games define character heading into the stretch run.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Joel Eriksson Ek's stats this season?
Joel Eriksson Ek has 19 goals and 32 assists for 51 points in 69 games this season.
What team does Joel Eriksson Ek play for?
Joel Eriksson Ek is a forward for the Minnesota Wild.
What is Joel Eriksson Ek's contract?
Joel Eriksson Ek has a cap hit of $5.25M with 3 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Joel Eriksson Ek drafted?
Joel Eriksson Ek was drafted in the 2015 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild in Round 1, Pick 20 (20 overall).
Where is Joel Eriksson Ek from?
Joel Eriksson Ek is 29 years old and was born in Karlstad, SWE.