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Eriksson Ek helps Wild cap road trip with 3-2 win over Ducks

Ryan Hartman and Nick Bonino also scored for Minnesota, a winner of three of its first four games.

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Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) eyes the puck as Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) and Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) look for a rebound during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and an assist, including the game-winning score early in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild capped a successful season-opening road trip with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

Ryan Hartman and Nick Bonino also scored for Minnesota, a winner of three of its first four games. Kaapo Kahkonen made 22 saves.

Nicolas Deslauriers and Cam Fowler scored for Anaheim, and Ryan Miller stopped 29 shots.