Wild visit Canucks at Rogers Arena as Quinn Hughes returns, Brock Faber out
Quinn Hughes faces his former team in Vancouver Sunday, while Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber is sidelined after surgery for a skull fracture.
Key points
- The Minnesota Wild will play the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena.
- Quinn Hughes, traded to Minnesota in December 2025, is set to return to Vancouver to face his former team.
- Wild defenseman Brock Faber underwent surgery for a skull fracture sustained during Friday's loss to the Dallas Stars.
- The Vancouver Canucks enter the game on a nine-game losing streak and rank last in the NHL in goals allowed.
- General manager Bill Guerin stated that the return date for Faber is not yet known.
The Minnesota Wild will face the Vancouver Canucks Sunday, Oct. 25, at 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena.
Quinn Hughes is set to make his return to Vancouver, playing for the Wild.
Hughes, the seventh overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft, spent 459 games with Vancouver, was named captain for the 2023‑24 season and won the Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman.
He was traded to Minnesota on Dec. 12, 2025, for center Marco Rossi, left winger Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium and a 2026 first‑round draft pick.
Hughes also helped the Wild reach 104 points and a first‑round playoff win over the Dallas Stars, and he contributed to the United States gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Wild entered the matchup after a 5‑1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.
Vancouver comes into the game on a nine‑game losing streak, having recorded only one home win this season.
The Canucks rank last in the NHL in goals allowed, shots allowed and penalty‑kill percentage.
Minnesota is viewed as the stronger side, with recent form described as safer and the Wild holding an 8‑4 record against the puck line in similar contests.
Defenceman Brock Faber underwent surgery for a skull fracture after being struck by a shot in the left side of his head during Friday’s 2‑1 loss to the Dallas Stars.
General manager Bill Guerin said the date of Faber’s return is not yet known.
Faber, a key defenseman who logged an average of 24:41 per game in the regular season, is unavailable for the upcoming contest.
Your questions, answered
When is Quinn Hughes returning to play against the Vancouver Canucks?
Quinn Hughes is set to play against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 10 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena.
Why is Brock Faber out for the Minnesota Wild?
Brock Faber underwent surgery for a skull fracture after being struck by a shot in the head during a game against the Dallas Stars.
What is the current record of the Vancouver Canucks?
The Vancouver Canucks are on a nine-game losing streak and have recorded only one home win this season.
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