Quinn Hughes Scores Against Former Team in Return to Vancouver
Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes returned to Vancouver for the first time since his departure from the Canucks, scoring a goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory against his former team. Despite being booed by the home crowd, Hughes…
Fargo Valley City, ND, October 26, 2026 —
Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, marking his first return to Vancouver since leaving the team.
Hughes reached 501 career points in the game, becoming the second-fastest American defenseman to reach that total. The summary of the milestone does not specify how many games it took him or identify the American defenseman who reached the mark faster.
The return brought Hughes back to face his former team in front of a home crowd that booed him. The available information does not provide details about the crowd’s reaction beyond the boos, or indicate when during the game Hughes scored his goal and recorded his assist.
The 4-2 result gave Minnesota the win. No game date, additional scoring details, or statements from Hughes, the Wild or the Canucks were provided. The reported facts establish the result, Hughes’ two offensive contributions and his career-points milestone, but do not include further information about the game or his departure from Vancouver.
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