It's time to worry about Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek's health. Eriksson Ek is on pace for 43 points in 68 games. He plays a demanding role as the team's garbage man in grueling matchups.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) could return to action Sunday versus Ottawa, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Eriksson Ek wanted to get in one full practice to see how he was feeling afterward ...