Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek leaves game after hit from Jake McCabe

Minnesota Wild centre Joel Eriksson Ek left Thursday’s game in Toronto after taking a hit from Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe in the second period.

The NHL’s play-by-play recorded the hit at 8:06 and a stoppage for an injury nine seconds later. Sportsnet reported that McCabe’s shoulder caught Eriksson Ek in the head near centre ice and that Minnesota’s medical staff helped him off the ice. McCabe was not penalized on the play.

Eriksson Ek logged three shots and two hits in 10:52 of ice time. The 29-year-old entered the game with six goals and 11 assists in 20 appearances this season.