An NHL player was forced off the ice during a preseason game after suffering a head injury when struck by a puck. The incident occurred midway through the second period, with the player leaving the rink shortly afterward. Concussion protocols were likely triggered following the hit, as officials assessed the severity of the impact. The game continued without him, raising questions about preseason safety measures in professional hockey.

Brock Faber left the Wild's 2-1 preseason loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday after the second period after getting hit in the head with a puck. A shot from the point hit Faber with 9:36 left. He was ...