Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian out for Game 5 against Avalanche with lower-body injury

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Zach Bogosian is out for Game 5 against the Avalanche due to a lower-body injury, adding to the Wild's injury woes. The team is also missing Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin as they face elimination.

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Zach Bogosian is out for Game 5 due to a lower-body injury
Minnesota Wild are also missing Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin
Wild coach John Hynes confirmed Eriksson Ek skated back in Minnesota
Jeff Petry replaced Bogosian in the lineup
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar continues with Mackenzie Blackwood in net

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DENVER (AP) — The banged-up Minnesota Wild were without defenseman Zach Bogosian for Game 5 against Colorado on Wednesday night because of a lower-body injury. It's a blow to a Wild team facing elimination and already missing center Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin. Eriksson Ek and Brodin have yet to play in the Avalanche series due to lower body injuries. Wild coach John Hynes said before the game that Eriksson Ek skated Wednesday back in Minnesota. Defenseman Jeff Petry stepped into the lineup for Bogosian. Colorado remained without forward Artturi Lehkonen and defenseman Sam Malinski. Both missed Game 4 with upper-body injuries. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar stayed with Mackenzie Blackwood in net after his 19-save performance in a 5-2 victory Monday night. He took over for Scott Wedgewood in Game 3. “Go with the hot goalie for a while,” Bednar explained after morning skate. “If they struggle at all, we go to the next guy. The next guy’s done an amazing job of keeping himself ready, getting the work that he needs on and off the ice, mentally putting themselves in a good spot to be ready to come help us win a hockey game.” \\_ AP NHL: and

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Why is Zach Bogosian not playing in Game 5 against the Avalanche?

Zach Bogosian is out due to a lower-body injury.

Who else is injured on the Minnesota Wild for Game 5?

The Wild are also missing Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin due to lower-body injuries.

What impact does Bogosian's absence have on the Wild's playoff chances?

Bogosian's absence is significant as the Wild are facing elimination and already struggling with injuries to key players.

Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian out for Game 5 against Avalanche with lower-body injury

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