Canucks trade Quinn Hughes to Wild
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Last season Jiricek suffered a spleen injury that ended his season early. The MN Wild envisioned a scenario in which they improved upon Jiricek’s skating and got him to a place where he could be a top contributor on the ice.
For Tarasenko’s first decade in the NHL, he was a Wild killer, coming to town a few times a year as a member of the St. Louis Blues, and using his deadly shot to zip pucks past Minnesota goalies with frustrating regularity.
At 17-9-5, the Wild are tied for the fourth-most points (39) in the NHL. But.because Colorado (51 points) and Dallas (47 points) have been so dominant, they're still a long way back in the stacked Central Division.
Jonas Brodin out, but superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes debuts for Wild against Bruins. A key offensive spark arrives as another blueliner sits sidelined.
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.
Johansson had two assists, and Tyler Pitlick and Ryan Hartman scored for the Wild (18-9-5), who have won three straight and are 9-0-2 in their past 11 home games. Jesper Wallstedt made 34 saves.
Jiricek, who was acquired in a trade with Columbus last season, has played a dozen games with the Wild this season and 10 more in Iowa.
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