Faber makes season debut after recovering from skull fracture

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - MAY 09: Brock Faber #7 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal on MacKenzie Blackwood #39 of the Colorado Avalanche during the second period in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena on May 09, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota.
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The Minnesota Wild activated star defenseman Brock Faber from injured reserve Saturday, and he made his season debut against the Boston Bruins after recovering from a preseason skull fracture.

The 24-year-old was hit on the helmet by a shot during a game Sept. 25 and needed surgery.

The Central Division-leading Wild went 14-3-4 without Faber.

The American blue-liner scored 15 goals with 36 assists for a career-high 51 points in 2025-26.

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