"Important is an understatement," said Freddy Gaudreau on losing Jonas Brodin to a lower-body injury after a controversial play with Alex Killorn. The Minnesota Wild, in a 6-0-2 run, now face a significant challenge in their playoff chase, especially after a devastating 6-0 loss against Los Angeles. Brodin's injury, occurring with only four weeks left in the regular season, is a major concern. An MRI ruled out an ACL injury, but his return timeline remains uncertain, with Dakota Mermis stepping in during his absence. This comes as the Wild's playoff hopes are further complicated by their schedule, with Vegas playing four times by the next Thursday.
The #mnwild dealt with some bad bounces, there’s no doubt. And replacing Eriksson Ek/Brodin is very difficult But that didn’t take away reality after Wednesday’s ugly 6-0 loss in L.A. Both how it happened + what it means for longshot playoff hopes https://t.co/GQGTwxLlbH
Vegas plays 4 times by next Thursday. #mnwild once That’s why last night’s absolute no-show was so devastating. And it WAS a no-show. They can bemoan bad puck luck in October. Not now, after a 6-0 demolishing @JoeSmithNHL’s gamer>>> https://t.co/CkyZ2YQiS5
#mmwild lose 6-0 in L.A. Bad bounces or not, a brutal loss in a big game.
This was always going to be a tough game without Eriksson Ek and Brodin, but #mnwild better respond. One game in the next seven days, so their point deficit will 💣🤯
Get well soon, Jonas Brodin
#mnwild coach John Hynes said Jonas Brodin (lower-body injury) had an MRI this afternoon. Hynes expected to know more after the game or tomorrow. Dakota Mermis will slot into the lineup tonight at Los Angeles in Brodin's absence.
#mnwild injury update: defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play tonight at Los Angeles.
#mnwild aren’t expected to know specific timeline on Jonas Brodin until they get back to Minnesota. Obviously he’s going to be out a little while, so don’t expect him back through this weekend. Tough as it is to lose him with Kings today and Blues Saturday too. MN in 6-0-2 run https://t.co/haa4CpDVXj
“Important is an understatement.” With the role Jonas Brodin plays, losing him for an extended period would be a big blow for #mnwild playoff hopes. It’s just the latest injury gut punch team has dealt with this season. MRI today My column from Anaheim https://t.co/kJ2xG3aSh7
Timely line switch, Gustavsson's response and Brodin hurt: Key Wild takeaways vs. Ducks https://t.co/JJNOzSxZE1
#mnwild defenseman Jonas Brodin will have an MRI today. This obviously doesn’t come at a good time with four weeks left in the regular season. Good news is it’s not ACL, I’m told
Smith: Jonas Brodin’s injury is another gut punch Wild must overcome in playoff chase https://t.co/kJ2xG3aSh7
#mnwild make up more ground in playoff chase but lose Jonas Brodin in process. Early takeaways from win in Anaheim, including Gustavsson’s strong start https://t.co/KBFns7o4vs
#mnwild coach John Hynes didn't have an update on Jonas Brodin (lower-body injury). "Hopefully it's nothing too serious," said Hynes, who described the sequence with Alex Killorn as an "unfortunate scrum, battle."
#mnwild players said it was tough to watch Jonas Brodin hobble off the ice. One of those guys you can ill afford to lose. “Important is an understatement,” as Freddy Gaudreau put it.
“Hockey Play” 😐 Alex Killorn on Jonas Brodin https://t.co/x2Q4BKnsjE
Reverse angle of Brodin injury is brutal. Body slammed to the ice by Alex Killorn for zero reason and his right leg got pinned under him. Cheap play by Killorn that could have lasting effect for #mnwild
Garbage hit by Alex Killorn on Jonas Brodin #mnwild https://t.co/bKFBUQdkAx
Looks like a leg injury for Brodin @RussoHockey @JoeSmithNHL #mnwild https://t.co/l4j9cXkmLI
Here's the play where Brodin gets injured working along the wall against Killorn https://t.co/bKZISu8qYG
Jonas Brodin hurt on that shift and just gets to the bench.