The Dallas Stars lost Nils Lundkvist early in Game 4 after a skate cut him in the face, with the team sharing an update afterward.

Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist exited Game 4 against the Wild on Saturday after taking a skate blade to the face during play.

DALLAS — Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist avoided having to go to the hospital after taking a skate to his face, though coach Glen Gulutzan had no further update Sunday.

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist left Saturday's game in the second period when he was hit in the face by a skate.

Lundkvist, who suffered a freak injury in Saturday's Game 4, has fought adversity early in his NHL career.

The intensity of the Stanley Cup Playoffs can lead to serious injuries. Luckily former New York Rangers defenseman Nils Lundkvist

With the young defenseman sidelined due to a facial laceration, Dallas must turn to one of a number of veterans to fill the void

The Dallas Stars will hope that a scary moment in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Wild doesn't turn into an extended absence for defenceman Nils Lundkvist. Lundkvist was unable to return to the game after taking the skate of Wild forward Michael McCarron off the face in the second period.

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist left Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild with a deep facial laceration after an accidental skate blade strike. The injury occurred during a tripping penalty sequence in the second period, and he did not return as Dallas ...