Wild fans are bracing for a tough start to the playoffs as the team announced that star center Joel Eriksson Ek and top defenseman Jonas Brodin will miss the first two games of their series against the Colorado Avalanche. The injuries come at a critical time for the Wild, who are looking to make a deep postseason run after a strong regular season. The absence of Eriksson Ek, a key contributor to the team's offense, and Brodin, a stalwart on the blue line, will be a significant blow to the team's chances against a talented and physical Avalanche squad. Can the Wild find a way to overcome their injury woes and get back on track, or will the Avalanche capitalize on the Wild's misfortune?
Wild will be without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin for first two games of series vs. Avs WSLS
