What Happened
Quinn Hughes returned to Rogers Arena with the Minnesota Wild and was met with near-constant booing and jeers from the Vancouver crowd. In the 34th minute, the defenceman corralled a rebound in front of goaltender Leevi Merilainen and scored the game-winning goal, which was also his 500th career point. Hughes finished with a goal, an assist and first-star honours as the Wild handed the Canucks another loss.
Key Details
- Hughes' milestone goal came in the 34th minute on a rebound in front of Leevi Merilainen.
- Hughes recorded a goal, an assist and first-star honours.
- Hughes left the Canucks last December and had been the team's captain.
- Fans chanted at Hughes and the jumbotron showed fans in retrofitted Hughes jerseys.
- Hughes said post-game he just wanted to get a win.
What It Means
The game marked Hughes' first appearance in Vancouver since leaving the Canucks last December, and the crowd's reaction made his reception the backdrop to the night. His milestone goal and first-star performance came against his former team, while the result added another loss to Vancouver's season.