Quinn Hughes Scores vs Old Team, Wild Secure Playoff Spot

0:00It's April 3rd, from the locker room to your ears. This is NHL News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Quinn Hughes faced his old squad, the Vancouver Canucks, and helped the Minnesota Wild Snag a 5-2 victory on April 2nd. The defenseman notched 1.4 shots on goal, pushing his season total to 50 points with four goals and 46 assists. Earlier this season on December 12th, Vancouver traded Hughes, their former captain, and Norris Trophy winner, to Minnesota for center, Marco Rossi. Defenseman Zeev Buum, forward Liam Ogren, and a 20-26 first round pick. Since landing with the wild, he's been lighting it up. Hughes called the matchup a bit strange after the win, but said he's fully moved on and thrilled with his new team. Matt Bolde and Ryan Harman, each scored twice. Carole Caprizov added one, and the victory locked up third place in the central division for the playoffs. After acted seventh overall by Vancouver in 2018, Hughes became their all-time top-scoring

1:02defenseman, breaking Alexander Edler's record. That history made the game extra layered. Meanwhile, the Canucks sit dead last in the Pacific Division at 22 wins, 45 losses, and 8 overtime losses for 52 points. The wild keep rolling toward post-season action.