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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Lundkvist exited Saturday's Game 4 against Minnesota after suffering a deep facial laceration, and he'll be forced to miss at least one additional matchup. It's not yet clear whet

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 ...