Eriksson Ek nearly made it through the entire game on Tuesday, exiting due to a lower-body injury in overtime after playing 21:11 time-on-ice, and has not played since. The 27-year-old Eriksson Ek was off to a slow start to the 2024-25 season, scoring only 13 points (5G / 8A) in 22 games, but had four points (0G / 4A) in his last four contests.
Minnesota has won four straight and will roll with Gustavsson between the pipes on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. Gustavsson has been tremendous this season, making a case for the Vezina trophy with a sublime 2.04 GAA and .929 SV% through 19 games this season (12-4-3). Minnesota enters Friday's contest as -191 road favorites against an Anaheim club they defeated 5-2 on November 8th when Gustavsson saved 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%).
Brodin has missed four straight games due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old Brodin has already missed six games this season. He is averaging 22:08 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 19 games.
Eriksson Ek nearly made it through the entire game on Tuesday, exiting due to a lower-body injury in overtime after playing 21:11 time-on-ice. The 27-year-old Eriksson Ek was off to a slow start to the 2024-25 season, scoring only 13 points (5G / 8A) in 22 games, but had four points (0G / 4A) in his last four contests.
With the Iowa Wild (AHL) off until the weekend, Wallstedt might have been recalled just to receive some extra practice during their off-time. The 22-year-old netminder has struggled this season, posting an ugly 4.34 GAA and .860 SV% in 10 games with Iowa (3-6-1).
Eriksson Ek nearly made it through the entire game on Tuesday, exiting due to a lower-body injury in overtime after playing 21:11 time-on-ice. There was no update following the game on Eriksson Ek, who has four points (0G / 4A) in his last four games.
Petry has played 11 straight for the Red Wings but his status for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins was up in the air due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 19:00 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 27 hits, and 36 blocks in 20 games.
Gustavsson has been tremendous all season, among the NHL's best netminders, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Gustavsson boasts an immaculate 2.05 GAA and .929 SV% through 18 games this season (11-4-3). Minnesota enters Tuesday's contest as -139 home favorites against a Vancouver club that has won four of their last five (4-1-0).
Petry has played 11 straight for the Red Wings but his status for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 19:00 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 27 hits, and 36 blocks in 20 games.
Brodin has missed three straight games due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old Brodin has already missed five games this season. He is averaging 22:08 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 19 games.
With the Iowa Wild (AHL) off until the weekend, Wallstedt might have been recalled just to receive some extra practice during their off-time. The 22-year-old netminder has struggled this season, posting an ugly 4.34 GAA and .860 SV% in 10 games with Iowa (3-6-1).
Zuccarello has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on November 14th and was originally given a three-to-four week recovery timeline. Before his injury, the 37-year-old Zuccarello had not missed a beat, playing predominantly alongside Kirill Kaprizov, scoring 14 points (6G/ 8A). in 16 games this season.
Petry has played 11 straight for the Red Wings but his status for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 19:00 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 27 hits, and 36 blocks in 20 games.
Brodin was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. We should get an update on his status ahead of the Wild's game against Chicago on Friday.
Minnesota has lost two straight, both with Gustavsson between the pipes, but will roll with him again on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Despite losing three of his last four outings (1-2-1), Gustavsson has been tremendous in Minnesota's crease this season, posting a stellar 2.18 GAA and .923 SV% in 16 games (9-4-3). Minnesota enters Wednesday's contest as -129 road favorites against Buffalo club that will welcome Tage Thompson back into their lineup.
McCarron will miss a third straight game on Wednesday and has been placed on Injured Reserve. The 29-year-old McCarron is averaging 12:24 time-on-ice, recording four points (2G / 2A) and a -11 plus/minus in 18 games this season.
