In a highly anticipated matchup, Minnesota Wild forward Jack Hughes will face off against his former team, the Vancouver Canucks, for the first time since being traded to the Wild. The 20-year-old center was sent to Minnesota in a blockbuster deal that sent shockwaves throughout the NHL. Hughes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft, had been a key contributor to the Canucks' young core, but his time in Vancouver was marked by inconsistency and high expectations. As he takes to the ice against his former teammates, fans will be eager to see how Hughes has adjusted to his new surroundings and whether he can help lead the Wild to a win against the Canucks.


Hughes to face Canucks for 1st time since trade to Wild  NHL.com