Defenseman Quinn Hughes returned to Vancouver for his first game since joining the team, facing a mix of reactions from the crowd. While boos greeted his earlier play, a standing ovation during a first-period tribute video marked a warmer reception. The emotional moment highlighted the defenseman’s personal connection to the city and his fans. Fans will likely debate whether the shift in sentiment signals a turning point in his relationship with the local supporters.

VANCOUVER-- Quinn Hughes heard a lot of boos in his first game back in Vancouver, but a mixture of cheers during a first period tribute video is how the Minnesota Wild defenseman will remember an ...