Hughes Hits 500 in Vancouver, Wild Take the Win

Quinn Hughes scored his 500th NHL point on Sunday, doing it in fitting fashion at Rogers Arena — the building where he spent the early years of his career and served as captain. The milestone came via goal in Minnesota's 4-2 victory, and Hughes added an assist for good measure.

Hughes was one of the premier offensive defensemen of his generation during his time in Vancouver, accumulating points at a rate that put him in elite company among blueliners. Reaching 500 in a road uniform at his former home made for an unavoidably charged moment, whatever the circumstances around his departure.

For Minnesota, the two points were the more immediate business. The Wild came away with the win, and their top defenseman delivered on a night that had plenty of narrative weight attached to it regardless.