According to sources, Eriksson Ek was in a lot of pain after the incident, going down on his knee by the boards and having the injury examined. He was then led off the ice holding a towel over his eye and did not return to play. The severity and prognosis of his eye injury have not been disclosed, and it is unknown how long he will be out of play.
In other lineup news, goaltender Filip Gustavsson was replaced at the last minute by Jesper Wallstedt in yesterday's match. Jesper Wallstedt, an Olympic goaltender, played for Minnesota in tonight's match and saved 32 shots. Whether there will be any disciplinary action for Nick Schmaltz's stick incident remains unclear.
The impact of Eriksson Ek's injury on Minnesota's upcoming games and season performance is yet to be determined.