Zuccarello Out Weeks After Surgery from Faber Shot

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello is out for three to four weeks after undergoing surgery for a lower-body injury sustained during a game against the Montreal Canadiens, caused by a point shot from teammate Brock Faber. Zuccarello exited the game in the first period and has been a key player for the Wild, contributing 14 points in 16 games this season. Meanwhile, Joel Eriksson Ek also suffered a lower-body injury in the same game but is considered day-to-day, with the potential to return for the upcoming match against the Dallas Stars. Despite these setbacks, the Wild plan to call up a forward to compensate for the injuries. The Dallas Stars are on a winning streak, scoring 14 goals in their last two games and maintaining a strong defensive record, having allowed the fewest goals in the league.