Overview
- Minnesota is 3-0 since acquiring Hughes and an NHL-best 17-3-2 since Nov. 1, capped by a 5-0 win over Washington featuring two Vladimir Tarasenko goals and Kirill Kaprizov’s franchise power‑play record.
- The Canucks sent Hughes to the Wild for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round pick in one of the league’s biggest recent trades.
- Hughes made an immediate on-ice impact, with a reported first goal for Minnesota in a 6-2 win over Boston, as documented in game coverage.
- Post-trade, Vancouver began leaning on its new core pieces and blanked the Rangers 3-0 at Madison Square Garden behind Thatcher Demko’s 23 saves, with Evander Kane and Liam Ohgren scoring.
- The Wild added a top-tier offensive defenseman to elevate their playoff push, while Vancouver prioritized long-term assets and development after moving its premier blueliner.