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Veteran Canucks Forward Blasts Own Performance In Loss to Wild

The miserable season for the Vancouver Canucks, who were the NHL’s worst club last season, continued on Sunday evening in what was the highly anticipated return of former captain and Norris Trophy winning defenseman Quinn Hughes with the Minnesota Wild.…

By Michael Whitaker · Heavy

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:02 PM

Key Things to Know

Jake DeBrusk called his performance unacceptable after recording zero shots on goal against Minnesota.
The Vancouver Canucks fell 4-2 to the Minnesota Wild, dropping their record to 2-10-1.
Former Canucks captain Quinn Hughes scored a goal for the Wild in his return against Vancouver.

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Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk criticized his own performance after failing to record a single shot on goal during a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. DeBrusk labeled his lack of shots as unacceptable following the defeat, which dropped Vancouver's record to 2-10-1 through their first 13 games of the 2026-27 season.

The contest also marked the return of former Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes, who scored a goal for Minnesota. DeBrusk, who joined the Canucks on a seven-year contract in 2024, has tallied three goals and five assists so far this season.

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