Quinn Hughes Scores 500th Career Point in Emotional Return to Vancouver

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Quinn Hughes, defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, achieved his 500th career NHL point with a goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory over his former team, the Vancouver Canucks, in his first game back at Rogers Arena since being traded in December 2025. Hughes became the second-fastest American-born defenseman to reach the milestone in 520 games. He also added his 501st point with an assist. The former Canucks captain, who won the Norris Trophy in 2023-24, now has 69 goals and 432 assists in 520 career games. He stated his future with the Wild is planted, hinting at potential developments soon.