Brief
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber undergoes surgery after skull fracture
The 24‑year‑old defenseman was injured in the second period of a preseason matchup against the Dallas Stars and will miss the start of the season.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber underwent surgery on Sunday after sustaining a skull fracture when a deflected puck struck his head during the second period of a preseason game against the Dallas Stars, the team announced on Tuesday.
Faber, 24, remained on the ice briefly before being removed in the third period and taken to a hospital, where doctors performed the operation. General manager Bill Guerin said the surgery was successful and that Faber is now resting at home, though no return timeline has been set.
According to the team, the puck was redirected by a point shot from teammate Nathan MacKinnon (Heiskanen) and hit Faber near his left ear. Guerin noted that the player initially seemed okay, which is why he was not pulled immediately, but his condition later required removal from the game.
The Wild lost the preseason finale 2‑1 and placed Faber on injured reserve indefinitely. The defenseman, who won an Olympic gold medal earlier this year and posted 52 points in the 2025‑26 regular season, was slated to form a top defensive pairing with Quinn Hughes for the upcoming season.
Key facts
- Brock Faber suffered a skull fracture after being hit by a puck in a preseason game against the Dallas Stars. (nypost.com)
- Faber underwent successful surgery on Sunday and is now resting at home. (nypost.com)
- General manager Bill Guerin said there is no timeline for Faber's return and he has been placed on injured reserve indefinitely. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Wild star Brock Faber suffers skull fracture after getting hit by puck”
