Minnesota without two injured Swedes for first two games of Stanley Cup quarterfinal series against Colorado

None of the Swedes were in the squad for the trip to Denver and tonight's match, the first in the quarterfinal series.

Eriksson Ek recorded three goals and two assists in the round of 16 against Dallas.

"Ekky plays a big role in the team. When you lose a guy who is important in many situations, you have to do it collectively," says coach John Hynes.

Brodin did not play the final game against Dallas.