Brodin out, Eriksson Ek questionable for Wild against Avalanche in Game 1

The Minnesota Wild's defense will face a significant test in the Western Conference Second Round against the Colorado Avalanche without key defenseman Jonas Brodin. The Swedish rearguard, a crucial component of the Wild's blue line, will miss Game 1 on Sunday due to an undisclosed reason. His absence will undoubtedly put a strain on the team's defensive corps, which will be tasked with containing the high-scoring Avalanche. With the series poised to be a highly competitive and intense matchup, the Wild will need to find a way to compensate for Brodin's absence to stay in the game.

Jonas Brodin will not play for the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday (9 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, SN360, SN, TVAS, CBC). ...