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Wild on the rise: Can they stop the downward trend after Christmas?
The Minnesota Wild secure an important 4-3 win over Chicago before the Christmas break, but injuries raise questions.
Wild on the rise: Can they stop the downward trend after Christmas?
The Minnesota Wild said goodbye to the Christmas break with a dramatic 4-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. This was a crucial triumph, especially after the team had a disappointing record of just three wins in their last nine games in recent weeks. Despite the victory, the Wild are currently under pressure: They recently led the NHL table, but have recorded significant drops in performance, which are particularly noticeable on offense. How Laola1 reported that the team has lost numerous key players to injuries, including Joel Eriksson Ek, whose absence is particularly painful.
Injury concerns for the Wild
Joel Eriksson Ek will be out for “weeks, not days,” according to team sources, after being injured in an overtime game against the Vancouver Canucks. This injury marks another low point for the Wild, who were already without key defensive player Jonas Brodin and offensive winger Mats Zuccarello. In addition, before his injury, Eriksson Ek was the team's most reliable scorer with five goals and 13 points in 22 games, which significantly increases the pressure on the remaining players The New York Times.
Despite the personnel issues, the Minnesota Wild have had an impressive 17-4-4 season and currently lead the NHL in points and goals conceded per game. To overcome the current misery, a trade or the return of injured players like Eriksson Ek is urgently needed to stabilize the team and improve attacking performance. The team hopes that Eriksson Ek returns soon and, together with goalie Filip Gustavsson, can make a decisive difference in getting the Wild back on the road to success.