Jonas Brodin out, but superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes debuts for Wild against Bruins. A key offensive spark arrives as another blueliner sits sidelined.

Bill Guerin was wrist deep in a bowl of meatballs when he completed one of the biggest trades in Wild history.

Johansson had two assists, and Tyler Pitlick and Ryan Hartman scored for the Wild (18-9-5), who have won three straight and are 9-0-2 in their past 11 home games. Jesper Wallstedt made 34 saves.

The Minnesota Wild made an all-in move for one of the NHL’s best players in his prime, acquiring defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in a blockbuster trade — their boldest action yet to

The Senators hope to build on their victory over Columbus on Thursday and take advantage of a Wild team in sudden transition from a blockbuster trade.

The Minnesota Wild have traded Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round draft pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Quinn Hughes, both teams announced Friday night.

The Vancouver Canucks finally cut ties with now-former team captain Quinn Hughes, sending him to the Minnesota Wild on Friday. In exchange for the former 2024 Norris Trophy winner, Vancouver received up-and-coming talents Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium and Liam Ohgren, along with a 2026 first-round pick from the Wild.

Bill Guerin was wrist deep in a bowl of meatballs when he completed one of the biggest trades in Minnesota Wild history.

Quinn Hughes will make his Minnesota Wild debut against the Bruins on Sunday in a battle between two hot teams.