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Injuries Sideline Brodin, Eriksson as Wild Lose Overtime

5/16/2026

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Jonas Brodin missed the Wild’s series against Colorado because a fractured right toe in Game 5 of the first round required surgery.
Joel Eriksson Ek missed the series after breaking his right heel in Game 6 of the first round, limiting practice and stopping him from pushing off.
The Wild were eliminated in Game 3 with a 4-3 overtime loss in Denver, prompting veterans to call the injuries frustrating and vow to return stronger.

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Story summary

Jonas Brodin missed the Wild’s series against Colorado because a fractured right toe in Game 5 of the first round required surgery.
Joel Eriksson Ek missed the series after breaking his right heel in Game 6 of the first round, limiting practice and stopping him from pushing off.
The Wild were eliminated in Game 3 with a 4-3 overtime loss in Denver, prompting veterans to call the injuries frustrating and vow to return stronger.