Boldy's slump: Missing Eriksson Ek or playing hurt?

Matt Boldy's recent slump raises questions about the Minnesota Wild's offensive struggles. Is Boldy's dip in production linked to Joel Eriksson Ek's absence? The Wild's penalty kill woes continue, hitting a concerning 53.3% in recent games.

Host Seth Toupal breaks down Boldy's stats, revealing a stark contrast in his performance with and without Eriksson Ek. The analysis dives into line combinations and their impact on puck possession and scoring chances. Toupal also provides injury updates on key players like Eriksson Ek, Yakov Trenin, and Filip Gustavsson.

The Wild face a red-hot Utah Hockey Club, who've won five of their last six. Can Minnesota's struggling penalty kill withstand Utah's 41.2% power play? With players like Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller on fire, the Wild need a big game from Marc-Andre Fleury.

Tune in now to get the full breakdown of the Wild's challenges and their upcoming matchup against Utah!

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