Quinn Hughes comes up big in Wild’s first playoff series win since 2015
The Minnesota Wild secured their first playoff series victory since 2015, defeating the Dallas Stars in Game 6 behind two goals from Quinn Hughes. Hughes, acquired in a mid-December trade, played a pivotal role in the series with strong offensive and defensive performances. The Wild will now face the Colorado Avalanche in the second round, setting up a matchup between Hughes and Cale Makar, two of the league's top defensemen.
- ▪Quinn Hughes scored two goals in Game 6, doubling his career playoff goal total to four in 36 games.
- ▪The Wild won their first playoff series since 2015, ending a 10-series losing streak in the postseason.
- ▪Hughes recorded 48 assists in 48 regular-season games with Minnesota, a franchise record for defensemen.
- ▪Minnesota acquired Hughes in a trade that included three young players and a 2026 first-round draft pick.
- ▪The Wild will face the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche, who last played in a sweep over Los Angeles.
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