Wild's Brock Faber suffers skull fracture in scary NHL preseason injury
Wild standout Brock Faber is dealing with an unusual injury after going down in the preseason.
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber sustained a skull fracture during a preseason game against the Dallas Stars, causing concern among the team and the league. Despite remaining in the game after the incident, Faber was later taken out and underwent successful surgery on the injury. The source of the injury was a shot from Miro Heiskanen that struck Faber near his ear.
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin expressed sympathy for Faber, stating that the player seemed okay at first but was eventually removed from the game. The seriousness of Faber's condition has overshadowed his potential return to action, with no timeline provided for his recovery. The incident has sparked discussions about the importance of ear protection in the NHL, with some players, including Quinn Hughes, considering its use after learning of Faber's injury.
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