Karlstadssonen Joel Eriksson Ek struck twice last night.

First he gave his Minnesota the lead away to Montreal - and finally he made it 3-1 in an open box.

It was the last goal of the match.

- We blocked the defense and played well today, says the 25-year-old after the match.

He has now scored four goals during the start of the NHL season.

Minnesota has five points in the first six games.