ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] (35-15-10) is back in action tonight against the St. Louis Blues [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues] (21-29-9) for the first home game since February 2nd. After losing forward Joel Eriksson Ek [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-s-joel-eriksson-ek-exits-game-with-injury-against-utah] to an injury in the Wild's last game against the Utah Mammoth [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah], the Wild recalled a forward from Iowa. Eriksson Ek, 29, took a high stick to the face by Utah forward Nick Schmaltz. He left and did not return to the game. He missed the whole third period. Forward Tyler Pitlick was recalled [https://x.com/DylanLoucks4/status/2027804526971891853?s=20] by the Wild. If Eriksson Ek can't play on Sunday, Ben Jones will likely slot in, being a center. And Pitlick will serve as the 13th forward, a healthy scratch. For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*100me45*_ga*MTA5MzI2ODIxLjE3NjUzMjk0MDY.*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjkwMDM1NTMkbzE2MiRnMSR0MTc2OTAwNjQyNiRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com. RECENT WILD STORIES ‘I’m Usually Seeing Ghosts’: Wild's Quinn Hughes Embraces Viral Stare Reputation [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/8e85452f-31ba-407a-a2ba-cbb3ee8f3002.jpeg] ‘I’m Usually Seeing Ghosts’: Wild's Quinn Hughes Embraces Viral Stare Reputation The viral stare that captivated hockey fans finally has an explanation straight from the Wild defenseman himself. He's "usually seeing ghosts." [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/i-m-usually-seeing-ghosts-wild-s-quinn-hughes-embraces-viral-stare-reputation] - Wild Goalie Prospect Steals The Show In Slovakia's Upset Win In Olympic Opener. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-goalie-prospect-steals-the-show-in-slovakia-s-upset-over-finland-in-olympic-opener] - From The Crease: Gustavsson On The 'Swagger' Quinn Hughes Has Brought. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/from-the-crease-gustavsson-on-the-swagger-quinn-hughes-has-brought-to-the-wild] - Quinn Hughes Breaks Franchise Record In 18th Game. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/newly-acquired-defenseman-quinn-hughes-breaks-franchise-record-in-18th-game] - 'We Want To Compete For The Stanley Cup': Why Bill Guerin Went All In. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/we-want-to-compete-for-the-stanley-cup-why-bill-guerin-went-all-in-and-why-he-has-no-regrets]
