Nico Sturm leaves game after taking puck to the head in Minnesota
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Nico Sturm left the Minnesota Wild's game against the Vegas Golden Knights after suffering a head injury from a puck. This incident raises concerns for the Wild, who are already managing the serious injury of defenseman Brock Faber, who underwent surgery for a skull fracture. While Sturm's situation is serious, he is not confirmed to have sustained a critical injury like Faber's. The Wild will evaluate Sturm's condition before determining his potential return to play.
- •Nico Sturm injured by a puck to the head
- •Game against the Vegas Golden Knights
- •Brock Faber previously suffered a skull fracture
- •Sturm's return depends on medical evaluation
- •Minnesota faces challenges with key players injured
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Scary moment in Minnesota after Nico Sturm takes a slap shot to the head
"Prayers up for Nico. Incredible to think that Minnesota has already been through this with Brock Faber.
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