"Wild's Playoff Push Takes a Hit: Stars Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin to Miss Crucial Games Against Avs. The Minnesota Wild's chances of taking down the Colorado Avalanche in the playoffs have been dealt a significant blow, as star forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin will miss the first two games of the series due to injury. The exact nature of their injuries remains unclear, but the timing couldn't be worse for the Wild, who are looking to upset the heavily favored Avalanche and advance to the next round. With Eriksson Ek and Brodin out of the lineup, Minnesota will need to rely on their depth and resilience to keep their playoff hopes alive."
Wild will be without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin for first two games of series vs. Avs Houston Chronicle
