Quinn Hughes Makes History as Wild Dominate Oilers in Statement Win
Quinn Hughes is rewriting the Minnesota Wild record book and he’s doing it with authority, confidence and perfect timing for a team chasing something bigger.
Saturday night in Edmonton turned into a showcase for the Wild’s newest star defenseman. Hughes found the net, added an assist and pushed his point streak to eight straight games. That run now stands as the longest by a defenseman in franchise history, a remarkable feat made even more striking by how quickly he has settled into his new surroundings since arriving from Vancouver in December.
But this night was about more than one record. Minnesota delivered a loud message across the Western Conference with a convincing 7–3 win over the Oilers, on their ice, against one of the league’s most dangerous offenses.
The game started tight and physical, with both teams trading chances early. Edmonton showed its firepower, but Minnesota stayed composed. Then the second period arrived and the tone changed completely. The Wild struck quickly, took control and never let it go. Hughes was everywhere. Moving the puck with calm precision. Jumping into plays at exactly the right moment. Punishing mistakes.
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That presence matters. Hughes isn’t just producing points. He’s driving tempo from the blue line and elevating everyone around him. Minnesota’s offense came from all over the lineup and that balance overwhelmed Edmonton. The Oilers struggled defensively, especially on special teams and their goaltending couldn’t stop the momentum once it swung.
Behind it all stood Jesper Wallstedt, who faced heavy pressure and turned aside 39 shots. Edmonton threw everything they had, but Minnesota bent without breaking. Even when outshot, the Wild stayed disciplined, finished their chances and protected the middle of the ice.
For Edmonton, this loss snaps a short winning run and raises familiar concerns. Defensive breakdowns. Penalty killing issues. And too many high-danger chances allowed against a structured, confident opponent.
For Minnesota, the picture looks very different. They’ve now earned points in five straight games and sit near the top of the Western Conference standings. Hughes’ historic streak is a headline, but the deeper story is what it represents. A team that believes. A roster that looks complete. And a defenseman who has become a true centerpiece in record time.
This is the kind of performance that shifts perception around the league and it’s one that won’t be ignored.
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