Joel Eriksson Ek Status Uncertain Following Early Exit in Toronto

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek suffered an apparent upper-body injury during Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after receiving a high shoulder check from defenseman Jake McCabe. Head coach John Hynes did not have an update postgame but indicated minimal long-term concern. Eriksson Ek will be evaluated ahead of Saturday's matchup in Boston; Nico Sturm would likely enter the lineup if he misses time.