Brock Faber Clears Return to Play Protocol From Skull Injury

Brock Faber cleared his return to play protocol Thursday and could resume skating within a few days. The 24-year-old defenseman suffered a skull injury during the preseason, which has kept him sidelined on injured reserve for the entirety of the regular season so far. While Minnesota has not established an official timeline for his return to action, clearing protocol marks a major milestone in his recovery process.