The Minnesota Wild have had to shake up the lines after multiple injuries early in the season. On Tuesday, veteran center Joel Eriksson Ek did not return for Minnesota’s game against the St. Louis Blues.

Center took an elbow to the face from Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson in the second period and essentially missed the rest of the game.

The Minnesota Wild have gotten off to a solid start this season, winning their opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets before a shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken. Now, they are heading on a seven-game road trip,