Marco Rossi’s spot on the fourth line wasn’t the only key takeaway from Monday’s practice sessions. Joel Eriksson Ek was absent from the ice after blocking a shot late in Game 4.
Luckily, head coach John Hynes reassured the media after practice that Ek’s absence was simply a precautionary rest day. The Wild are confident their top-line center—and team leader—will be back in action for Tuesday night’s Game 5 in Vegas.
Even better news: Marcus Johansson hit the ice on Monday and could be ready to return for Game 5 as well. Johansson skated on the left wing of Minnesota’s second line during practice. He missed Game 4 due to a lower-body injury sustained in the third period of Game 3.
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