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, 31 assists and 50 points in 70 games, worth 11.2 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 31 | 50 | +16 | 32 | 194 | 9.8% | 19:05 | 50.2% | 23.3 | 0.5 | 11.2 | 2.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.9 | +4.0 | +1.1 | +1.6 |
League percentile rank: points 81th, GAR 84th, WAR 84th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70 | 19 | 31 | 50 | 11.2 |
| 2024-25 | 46 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 8.0 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 30 | 34 | 64 | 12.0 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 23 | 38 | 61 | 8.1 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 26 | 23 | 49 | 9.6 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 19 | 11 | 30 | 12.2 |
| 2019-20 | 62 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 2.5 |
| 2018-19 | 58 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3.3 |
| 2017-18 | 75 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 0.9 |
| 2016-17 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Eriksson Ek has been worth 11.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 84th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+1.1).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.2 in 2020-21.
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 11.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Joel Eriksson Ek have this season?
Joel Eriksson Ek has 19 goals and 31 assists for 50 points in 70 games this season.
Is Joel Eriksson Ek a good center?
Joel Eriksson Ek ranks in the 84th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (11.2) in the 2025-26 season.