Johansson's absence adds to the Wild's injury woes as they prepare for a crucial matchup against the Capitals.

The Wild and Capitals meet for the final time tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Grand Casino Arena. In the first meeting between the two teams on Oct. 17, Minnesota fell to Washington, 5-1, getting outshot 45-14.

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.

The Washington Capitals are back in game action and face a tall task on Tuesday, taking on the red-hot Minnesota Wild and newly-acquired star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Washington will see some lineup changes as coach Spencer Carbery looks for his group to get back on track after dropping three of the last four contests.

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.

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 toward ending a decade-long skid of playoff series defeats.

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