Key defenseman Jonas Brodin out for Round 2 opener. Joel Eriksson Ek's status is questionable as the Wild face Colorado.

Oof... this is tough.

The Wild have a chance to move on to the second round for the first time in over a decade.

The Minnesota Wild will try to eliminate the Dallas Stars from the NHL Playoffs Thursday night without Jonas Brodin.

The Minnesota Wild are eying the second round as head coach John Hynes announced the status of Jonas Brodin for Game 6.

It was in keeping with his understated nature that Wild veteran defenseman Jonas Brodin took a Mikko Rantanen shot off the foot in the second period of Game 5, skated to the bench in some obvious discomfort, then quietly made his way down the tunnel to the visitors training room at American Airlines Arena. He did not return to the game, which Minnesota won, 4-2, to take a 3-2 lead in the ...

A key defenseman blocked a shot and didn't return, raising concerns for the Wild as they face playoff uncertainty.

Jonas Brodin's potential return ignites hope as the Wild face the Lightning tonight. Will he join the lineup for the crucial matchup?

Jonas Brodin skates with the Wild again, but recovery from lower-body surgery means a lengthy absence is still ahead.