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Wild's Sturm sent to hospital after puck strikes his head during game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:24 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Wild's Sturm sent to hospital after puck strikes his head during game

Summary

Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after being hit in the head by a puck during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 12. The puck was accidentally struck by teammate Jared Spurgeon in the first period. Sturm was attended to by medical staff before leaving the ice with assistance. Wild coach John Hynes noted Sturm is unlikely to travel for their next game in Winnipeg. The incident evoked memories of defenseman Brock Faber, who is out indefinitely from a similar injury sustained earlier in the season. Faber was at the game on Monday and is reportedly making progress in his recovery.

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Status Watch

•Sturm sustained a head injury from a teammate's slap shot.
•He was evaluated at a hospital and is not expected to travel for the next game.
•Wild are currently dealing with multiple injuries, including Brock Faber's skull fracture.
•Faber visited the team during the game and is progressing well.

Latest Updates

4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Wild's Sturm sent to hospital for exam after puck strikes his head, reminding team of Faber's injury

What they're saying

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(AP) — Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after he was hit in the head by a puck in their game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.Sturm was inadvertently struck on the right side of his helmet by a slap shot by teammate Jared Spurgeon in the first period of Minnesota's 4-2 victory.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE CAMPBELL

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