Eriksson Ek Out Saturday with Lower-Body Injury, Day-to-Day

Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will be sidelined for Saturday's game against the Islanders, missing at least one contest. Ben Jones will enter the lineup to fill his spot, while Ryan Hartman and Danila Yurov are expected to see increased ice time. Eriksson Ek is currently considered day-to-day, with his next chance to return coming Monday against the Devils.