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Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber injury

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2026-10-01 23:03 UTC → 2026-10-03 14:38 UTC · added removed

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber was ruled out remains sidelined indefinitely after undergoing following surgery to repair a fractured skull. The injury occurred during a preseason game against the Dallas Stars when a deflected puck struck Faber near his left ear. Although he initially remained in the game, his condition worsened, leading to his removal during the third period. General Manager Bill Guerin previously confirmed the surgery was successful and noted successful, noting that Faber is recovering at home, stating, ‘He just had a serious surgery and an injury, so we will update you guys when the time is right.’ As the Wild prepare for their season opener against the Nashville Predators, the team is adjusting its roster to account for Faber’s absence. home. To address the vacancy on the blue line, the organization is expected to move moved captain Jared Spurgeon to the top defensive line to partner with Quinn Hughes. While no official timeline compensate for Faber’s return absence. In the Wild’s NHL season opener, the team secured a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators with goals from Nick Foligno, Blake Coleman, and Kirill Kaprizov. Jesper Wallstedt recorded 19 saves in net during the win. The Predators’ lone goal was scored by Roman Josi in the second period. Alongside roster adjustments, the Wild are navigating changes in broadcast distribution following the dissolution of FanDuel Sports Network North. The team has launched the Wild+ streaming service on Amazon Prime Video. While a deal with Spectrum has been established, his absence is expected reached, many satellite and cable subscribers, including those using DirecTV and Xfinity, currently lack access to significantly impact games. To mitigate this, the team's defensive lineup. Wild have arranged for 10 regular-season games to be broadcast for free over-the-air via Hubbard Broadcasting stations, such as KSTP and KSTC in the Twin Cities.

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  1. 2026-10-03 14:38 UTC Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber injury
  2. 2026-10-01 23:03 UTC Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber injury
  3. 2026-09-30 23:57 UTC Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber injury

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