Eriksson Ek Practices, Eyes Wild Game 3 Return vs Avs

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek hits the ice for practice, sparking real hope he suits up for Game 3 against the Avalanche. The gritty forward's absence has tested the Wild's depth in this series, forcing lineup tweaks that expose their blue-line vulnerabilities. If Eriksson Ek returns, Minnesota gains a massive edge in the bottom six, tilting the scales in a matchup that's already razor-close.