Joel Eriksson Ek — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Eriksson Ek is an NHL center for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Joel Eriksson Ek has 19 goals, 32 assists and 51 points in 70 games, worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Joel Eriksson Ek is a high-impact center, consistently contributing to both ends of the ice for the Minnesota Wild. In his 10-season career, he has amassed 350 points in 614 games, including a 19-goal, 32-assist, 51-point season in 70 games this year.
His current GAR of 9.5 highlights his significant value, with a substantial +5 GAR derived from his strong even-strength defensive play. He previously achieved a career-high GAR of 12.3 in the 2020-21 season.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 1, Pick 20 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 19 | 32 | 51 | +16 | 32 | 194 | 9.8% | 19:05 | 55.5% | 21.6 | 0.5 | 4.8 | 1.52 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.2 | +3.9 | +1.1 | +0.9 |
League percentile rank: points 82th, GAR 77th, WAR 77th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70 | 19 | 32 | 51 | 4.8 |
| 2024-25 | 46 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 7.5 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 30 | 34 | 64 | 15.0 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 23 | 38 | 61 | 6.1 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 26 | 23 | 49 | 16.6 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 19 | 11 | 30 | 15.2 |
| 2019-20 | 62 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 8.8 |
| 2018-19 | 58 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7.3 |
| 2017-18 | 75 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 3.6 |
| 2016-17 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Eriksson Ek has been worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 77th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.9 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.9).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.6 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Eriksson Ek's GAR this season?
Joel Eriksson Ek has been worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 77th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Joel Eriksson Ek have this season?
Joel Eriksson Ek has 19 goals and 32 assists for 51 points in 70 games this season.
Is Joel Eriksson Ek a good center?
Joel Eriksson Ek ranks in the 77th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.8) in the 2025-26 season.