{"id":10284,"date":"2024-12-29T20:04:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T19:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=10284"},"modified":"2024-12-29T20:04:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T19:04:22","slug":"joel-eriksson-ek-to-return-for-wild-against-senators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/joel-eriksson-ek-to-return-for-wild-against-senators\/","title":{"rendered":"Joel Eriksson Ek to Return for Wild Against Senators"},"content":{"rendered":"

After beginning the season with a 17-4-4 record over their initial 25 games, the Minnesota Wild<\/a> have faced difficulties recently, posting a 5-6-0 record in their past 11. Minnesota required a significant lift and will receive one with the activation of top center Joel Eriksson Ek from the injured reserve list.<\/p>

Minnesota’s decline from the top of the Central Division is closely linked to Eriksson Ek’s absence. Apart from Marco Rossi, the team had difficulty identifying an appropriate answer in the center during Eriksson Ek’s absence. The young player has almost been a point-per-game contributor in Eriksson Ek’s absence, registering five goals and nine points over the last 11 games, yet the Wild lack another genuine top-six center option after him.<\/p>

Eriksson Ek’s goal production has decreased this season when fit, netting five goals and 13 points in 22 games. That 0.59 point-per-game average is almost one-third lower than he has been generating in Minnesota over the past few years. Nonetheless, Eriksson Ek has delivered a strong performance in the faceoff circle and is quite accountable on the defensive end of the ice.<\/p>

“I think we hit each other’s knees, So yeah, just an unlucky play. …It’s never fun sitting out, not playing. Just happy to be able to skate and get back on the ice.”<\/em> : Eriksson Ek said.<\/a><\/p>

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NHL Buzz: Eriksson Ek to return from injury for Wild against Senators https:\/\/t.co\/XrOayXJcd2<\/a><\/p>— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) December 29, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>