Wild's Ek, Brodin Sit Out Game 5 Trip

Minnesota confirms Joel Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon Brodin won't travel for critical Game 5 against Colorado, dealing a massive blow to their comeback bid. The Avalanche smell blood in the water with these key pieces sidelined, forcing the Wild to scramble with a depleted blue line. Facing elimination on the road, Minnesota's depth gets tested like never before in this second-round slugfest.