Does Hughes slot in as a partner to likely Team USA teammate Brock Faber? What does that mean for the rest of the Minnesota lineup?

Brodin's absence creates another defensive gap as the Wild face the Senators, adding to the team's mounting injury concerns.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Boston Bruins vs. Minnesota Wild NHL game to be played on December 14, 2025 on ESPN.

The Wild have become one of the toughest teams to play against, gaining points and climbing up the standings. The Wild have earned 30 standings points since Nov. 1, a number topped only by the Avalanche and Stars, each of whom has earned 33. Amazingly, each of the three teams sit in the loaded Central Division.

Bill Guerin was wrist deep in a bowl of meatballs when he completed one of the biggest trades in Minnesota Wild history. The Wild general manager found out Friday night that Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford had agreed to trade former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes to Minnesota for three young players and a future No.

Thursday was Minnesota's first regulation win over Dallas since Nov. 18, 2021. The Stars had been 10-0-5 in their 15 games against the Wild.