Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold says he wants the Canadian players to feel supported in the state during the 2026 world juniors.

And while it’s still early, Hughes sounded like a superstar who appreciated so much how he was valued — and how much Guerin gave up — that he’d strongly consider re-signing with the Wild when he becomes a unrestricted free agent in 2027.

St. PAUL, Minn. -- Quinn Hughes scored in his debut with the Minnesota Wild, a 6-2 win against the Boston Bruins at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday. Hughes made it 4-0 just 54 seconds into the third period with wrist shot from the high slot that beat Jeremy Swayman five-hole.

Minnesota will go for its fifth win in a row when it faces off against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn. The Wild are coming off a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday, when Hughes scored a goal in his first action with his new team.

Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota debut and the Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 for their fourth straight win

Alex White's best bet Tuesday involves the total in the Washington Capitals at Minnesota Wild game. Puck drop from St. Paul, Minnesota, is at 8 p.m. ET.

For the first time since December of 2003, the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild all won games on the same day.

St. PAUL, Minn. -- Quinn Hughes scored in his debut with the Minnesota Wild, a 6-2 win against the Boston Bruins at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday. Hughes made it 4-0 at :54 of the third period with wrist shot down the middle that beat Jeremy Swayman five-hole.