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Wild Beat Oilers 7-3, Hughes Sets Franchise Record
- On Saturday night, Minnesota Wild routed Edmonton Oilers 7-3 and swept the three-game season series, first reported Jan. 31, 2026.
- The Wild took the lead 35 seconds into the second period and never trailed after that surge, scoring three straight to seize control despite being outshot 33-16 over the final two periods.
- Key contributors included Joel Eriksson Ek, Mats Zuccarello and Brock Faber, each with a goal and an assist, while Tristan Jarry allowed five goals on 20 shots before Connor Ingram made seven saves in relief.
- Looking ahead, the Wild host the Montreal Canadiens on Monday and the Oilers host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, after Edmonton's three-game streak was halted.
- Quinn Hughes, acquired from the Vancouver Canucks on Dec. 12, extended his point streak to eight games , setting a Wild defenceman record amid Minnesota's strong run before the Olympic break.
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Wild beat Oilers 7-3, Hughes sets franchise record
Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist to set a franchise record for defensemen by extending his point streak to eight games in the Minnesota Wild’s 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
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