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Joel Eriksson Ek

Minnesota Wild
C Shoots: L ⟷ 6'1" ⚖ 210 lbs 🗓 1997-01-29 📍 Karlstad, Sweden
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
B
Verdict
Exceeding expectation
Solid bar: 52+ pts
84-game pace
71
6G · 11A · 20 GP
Form · last 10
Heating up
10 pts (1.00/g) · season 0.85/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 20 games in 2026-2027, Joel Eriksson Ek has 6 goals and 11 assists for the Minnesota Wild, a 71-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades out as B — exceeding expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 4G and 6A (10 points), a 1.00 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.85.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

20 GP
6 Goals
11 Assists
17 Points
+15 +/-
14 PIM
1 PPG
7 PPP
64 SOG
9.4 S%
24 Hits
19:48 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-20272061117+15141642419:48
2025-202670193251+1632719410619:05
2024-202546141529+92251408219:46
2023-202477303464+186012267020:32
2022-202378233861+44412247019:00
2021-202277262349+162812223018:35
2020-202156191130+16200119017:03
2019-20206282129+7221102015:43
2018-2019587714-7200111013:30
2017-20187561016+2220124012:47
2016-201715347+14015010:37
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

35 GP 9 G 9 A 18 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
3 3 2 5 +4 4 2 13 0
2024-2025
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
6 0 3 3 0 4 0 19 0
2022-2023
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021-2022
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
6 3 2 5 +1 8 0 20 0
2020-2021
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
7 2 1 3 0 2 0 21 1
2019-2020
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
4 1 0 1 +1 2 0 8 0
2017-2018
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
5 0 1 1 0 0 0 10 0
2016-2017
Minnesota Wild logo MIN
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

2.6 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.9 G/60 Goals per 60 min
17.7 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
117 SAtt Shot attempts
48.8% FO% Faceoff win %
0.33 TK/GV 4 TK / 12 GV
8 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

70.6% 1° Pts % 12 primary pts
16.7% Clutch 1 GWG+OTG
59s Shift Avg 401 total shifts
0.29 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
1.1 PEN/60 7 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 20 games this season

Consistency Score
0.65
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
1
Longest: 2 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 7 2 6 8 16 1.14
✈️ Away 13 4 5 9 45 0.69
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
20 games played 14 point games (70%) 3 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-11 @ MTL team logo MTL W 2-1 0 0 0 -1 2 2 0 16:47
2026-11-08 TBL team logo TBL L 3-4 0 1 1 +2 2 0 0 18:15
2026-11-07 SJS team logo SJS W 4-1 0 1 1 +2 2 2 1 18:52
2026-11-04 @ PHI team logo PHI W 4-2 1 0 1 +2 4 0 2 19:17
2026-11-01 @ WSH team logo WSH W 5-1 0 2 2 +1 3 0 0 19:33
2026-10-30 NYI team logo NYI L 3-4 1 0 1 +1 2 2 0 17:12
2026-10-28 @ UTA team logo UTA W 3-1 1 0 1 -1 4 0 1 21:01
2026-10-26 @ VAN team logo VAN W 4-2 0 1 1 +1 5 3 0 19:23
2026-10-25 @ SEA team logo SEA W 5-1 1 1 2 +2 2 0 0 15:08
2026-10-23 @ CGY team logo CGY L 1-2 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 23:14
PUCKY COVERAGE

Joel Eriksson Ek in the news

  1. Analysis · Kaprizov Leads the NHL in Goals. Wallstedt Is the Bigger Story.Kirill Kaprizov leads the NHL with 11 goals, but Jesper Wallstedt is the reason Minnesota's start can last. With Gustavsson on LTIR, the Wild should plan their crease…
  2. Analysis · Minnesota Is About to Have the League's Hardest Cap Problem. Matt Boldy Is the Reason It Is Worth It.Minnesota's summer is all cap anxiety: Kaprizov's money, Quinn Hughes heading to free agency. Matt Boldy's 42-goal, plus-10 season is the reason paying those bills is…
  3. Analysis · Everyone Says Minnesota Needs a Second-Line Centre. The Numbers Say Look Closer.The book on Minnesota says it needs a second-line centre. But Joel Eriksson Ek drives a plus-9 share as an elite two-way pivot, and with Kaprizov and Hughes around him…
  4. Deep dive · Kaprizov's Scoring Dipped, But His Stranglehold on Minnesota's Possession Numbers Has Never Been TighterKirill Kaprizov posted 89 points in 88 games this season, a 17th-place finish in NHL scoring and objectively strong production for any winger in the league. But for…
  5. Deep dive · Quinn Hughes Drives Minnesota's Offensive Identity in First Season With Wild[stat-banner:14=Points in 31 GP with MIN|0.45=P/GP with Minnesota|60%=On-Ice xGF% (MoneyPuck)|-4=Plus/Minus (Season Total)|27:27=Avg TOI/GP|$7.85M=Cap Hit (CapWages)]
  6. Recap · Matt Duchene's Power Play Goal Helps Stars to Victory Over Wild in Game 3Jake Oettinger stopped 28 of 31 shots in the Dallas Stars' 4-3 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild Tuesday night, but his .903 save percentage masked positioning…
  7. Recap · Wild's Rookie Wallstedt Steals Home Ice in 6-1 Playoff Debut Against StarsAmerican Airlines Center was supposed to be Dallas Stars' fortress, the place where 50 wins were built and where playoff dreams would be realized. Instead, it became the…
  8. Recap · Minnesota's Depth Scoring Problem Hides Behind Joel Eriksson Ek's Three-Point NightJoel Eriksson Ek collected a goal and two assists Wednesday night, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken in a performance that showcased…

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Joel Eriksson Ek — frequently asked

Is Joel Eriksson Ek still in the NHL?
Yes. Joel Eriksson Ek is on the Minnesota Wild roster.
Is Joel Eriksson Ek having a good season?
Joel Eriksson Ek has 6G-11A-17P in 20 games (2026-2027), a 71-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as B: a solid top-six pace. Over his last 10, he has 4G and 6A (10 pts). That ranks 16th in points among 72 NHL forwards with 20+ games in 2026-2027, and 19th in the league overall.
How is Joel Eriksson Ek playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Joel Eriksson Ek has 4 goals and 6 assists (10 points, 1.00 per game) versus a season rate of 0.85. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Joel Eriksson Ek have in 2026-2027?
Joel Eriksson Ek has 6 goals in 20 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Minnesota Wild.
How many points does Joel Eriksson Ek have this season?
Joel Eriksson Ek has 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in 20 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Joel Eriksson Ek on pace for?
Through 20 games in 2026-2027, Joel Eriksson Ek is on pace for 71 points over the full 84-game season (17 so far).
What is Joel Eriksson Ek's career high in points?
Joel Eriksson Ek's career high is 64 points — 30G and 34A in 77 games in 2023-2024.
What team is Joel Eriksson Ek on?
Joel Eriksson Ek currently plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL.
Is Joel Eriksson Ek playing tonight?
The Minnesota Wild play next on November 15, 2026, on the road against the Boston Bruins.
How old is Joel Eriksson Ek?
Joel Eriksson Ek is 29 years old. He was born on January 29, 1997.
Where is Joel Eriksson Ek from?
Joel Eriksson Ek is from Karlstad, Sweden.
How much does Joel Eriksson Ek weigh?
Joel Eriksson Ek weighs 210 lb (95 kg).
What position does Joel Eriksson Ek play?
Joel Eriksson Ek plays center for the Minnesota Wild.
What number does Joel Eriksson Ek wear?
Joel Eriksson Ek is number 14 for the Minnesota Wild.
Does Joel Eriksson Ek shoot left or right?
Joel Eriksson Ek shoots left-handed.
How many career points does Joel Eriksson Ek have?
Joel Eriksson Ek has 367 career NHL points in 634 regular-season games.