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Quinn Hughes has a goal and an assist in his Vancouver return in Wild’s 4-2 victory

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Former Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes had a goal to reach 500 NHL points and added an assist in his return to Rogers Arena in the Minnesota Wild’s 4-2 victory over the Canucks on Sunday night.Traded…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:55 AM
Quinn Hughes has a goal and an assist in his Vancouver return in Wild’s 4-2 victory
Key Things to Know
  • Quinn Hughes tallied a goal and an assist in Minnesota's 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
  • Hughes reached his 500th and 501st career NHL points during his first return to Rogers Arena.
  • Vancouver supporters greeted their former captain with boos when he stepped on the ice.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Quinn Hughes scored a goal and provided an assist to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Facing his former team at Rogers Arena for the first time since being traded in December, the former Canucks captain recorded his 500th and 501st career NHL points despite receiving boos from the Vancouver crowd.

The game marked Hughes' first appearance in Vancouver as an opposing player after spending over six seasons with the franchise. The victory helped the Wild maintain their strong start to the 2026-27 NHL season, keeping them tied for first place in the Central Division.

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