Quinn Hughes' brilliance continues to be a hallmark of the Minnesota Wild's home games, as the 20-year-old defenseman tied franchise record with three assists in their thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over Montreal on Monday.
The Wild trailed 3-2 with 13 minutes left in regulation, but Brock Faber's equalizing goal and Kirill Kaprizov's game-winner sealed a 12th consecutive home win against the Canadiens.
Hughes' incredible assist tally has become a staple of Wild games, tying franchise record for most assists by a defenseman in a single game held by Ryan Suter. Hughes also tied his own mark for most assists in 25 games, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe of his skill on the ice.
"It's finding ways to win," Faber said post-game. "That's what you've got to do." The Wild's ability to overcome adversity was evident as they battled back from a two-goal deficit to secure the overtime winner.
Coach John Hynes praised his team for their resilience, stating that they stayed true to the game plan and capitalized on their opportunities when it mattered most.
Brock Faber scored a career-best 13th goal of the season in the third period to tie the game again, sending it into overtime. Filip Gustavsson made 17 saves for Minnesota, while Jakub Dobes had 20 saves for Montreal.
The Wild close out their pre-Olympic schedule on Wednesday night with their first trip to Nashville in 2025-26. However, with injury concerns still lingering over Daemon Hunt and Marcus Foligno, Hynes will have to wait until Tuesday to determine whether the pair will be available to travel.
The Wild trailed 3-2 with 13 minutes left in regulation, but Brock Faber's equalizing goal and Kirill Kaprizov's game-winner sealed a 12th consecutive home win against the Canadiens.
Hughes' incredible assist tally has become a staple of Wild games, tying franchise record for most assists by a defenseman in a single game held by Ryan Suter. Hughes also tied his own mark for most assists in 25 games, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe of his skill on the ice.
"It's finding ways to win," Faber said post-game. "That's what you've got to do." The Wild's ability to overcome adversity was evident as they battled back from a two-goal deficit to secure the overtime winner.
Coach John Hynes praised his team for their resilience, stating that they stayed true to the game plan and capitalized on their opportunities when it mattered most.
Brock Faber scored a career-best 13th goal of the season in the third period to tie the game again, sending it into overtime. Filip Gustavsson made 17 saves for Minnesota, while Jakub Dobes had 20 saves for Montreal.
The Wild close out their pre-Olympic schedule on Wednesday night with their first trip to Nashville in 2025-26. However, with injury concerns still lingering over Daemon Hunt and Marcus Foligno, Hynes will have to wait until Tuesday to determine whether the pair will be available to travel.
! I'm loving Quinn Hughes' skills on the ice, he's literally a genius 
. The way they came back from that two-goal deficit is incredible, it just goes to show that even when things seem lost, you can still find ways to win 
. Faber and Kaprizov are having amazing games, I'm so hyped for them right now 
. And Coach Hynes is totally right, staying true to the game plan and capitalizing on opportunities is key 
. Now, let's see how they'll do in Nashville, fingers crossed they can get those guys back from injury 
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️ i mean, 3 assists in one game? that's insane! but seriously, it's about time someone recognized his talent... 12th home win against the Canadiens is huge for Wild fans 
. brock faber's equalizing goal and kaprizov's game-winner were clutch 
. but what's with all these injuries? daemon hunt and marcus foligno are crucial to the team, can't they just stay healthy for once? 
coach john hynes is gonna have his work cut out for him when they head to nashville in a few days... fingers crossed that faber keeps up this form 
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did u see Quinn Hughes' assist line on Monday?? 
. And 3 assists in one game? That's just insane! I'm not surprised he tied that franchise record for most assists by a defenseman in a single game – he's been on fire all season 
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I mean I know it's a big deal or whatever but I just don't get why they wear all that protective gear 
like what if you just, like, wore some armor and called it a day? 
and omg the Wild are on a roll 
! The way he effortlessly glides across the rink and sets up his teammates for those sick assists is just pure artistry. He's got this uncanny ability to read the game and make something out of nothing 
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! The way he tied the game again in the third period was like a masterclass in clutch hockey 
! That's just incredible. They need to keep this momentum going and take advantage of the teams that are struggling right now. With these injuries looming over Daemon Hunt and Marcus Foligno, it's more important than ever for them to stay healthy 
the wild's home win streak is insane and i'm loving how they're bouncing back from those tough spots. coach hynes is straight fire for keeping it real about needing to capitalize on opportunities 
! And can we talk about Brock Faber's equalizing goal and Kirill Kaprizov's game-winner? Such clutch plays 
! Can't wait to see what's next for this team... but hope Daemon Hunt and Marcus Foligno are healthy enough to travel soon 
️. The Wild are so lucky to have him on their team 
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It's all about staying true to your game plan and seizing those opportunities when it matters most. And let's be real, 12 straight home wins against the Canadiens is no joke! 
The Minnesota Wild's penchant for dramatic comebacks is indeed a testament to their resilience 
. Quinn Hughes' unparalleled assist tally is a prime example of this, as he continues to defy expectations and rewrite franchise records 
. The fact that Brock Faber's game-tying goal came in the third period adds an extra layer of complexity to their strategy, highlighting the importance of adaptability and execution under pressure 
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. Can't they just give us a quick rundown of the highlights? And what's with all these quotes from the players and coaches? It's like we can't even get 3-4 sentences without being hit with some cheesy motivational phrase 
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. Give us a decent loading time and maybe we'll start to care about their games again.
And don't even get me started on Brock Faber's equalizing goal – was that really just luck? I think he's hiding something. 
One thing's for sure, it's gonna be an interesting pre-Olympic schedule!