Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a skull fracture suffered in Friday’s preseason game against the Dallas Stars.
The Wild announced the update Tuesday. Faber underwent surgery Sunday, and a return timetable has not been established, according to NHL.com.
Faber was struck in the head by a puck during the September 25 game. He returned to the ice before sitting out the third period.
Wild president of hockey operations Bill Guerin said the surgery was successful and Faber is resting at home, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported. Guerin emphasized that the club is prioritizing Faber’s health and will take guidance from his doctors before discussing a return.
Minnesota placed Faber on injured reserve ahead of the season and included rookie defenseman David Spacek on its opening roster. The Wild begin their regular season Thursday at Nashville.
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