But the way Eriksson Ek plays, the Golden Knights will have to be mindful of him, too, and his linemates: Although he broke into the NHL as a defensive center after the Wild draft

The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion when Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation.

It took some competitive stamina for us to be able to get it, obviously with the 82nd game and 20 seconds left in the game, but I think it was good. I’m really happy for the guys,”