Wild Remain Unbeaten In Quinn Hughes Era

That's Wild

• The Minnesota Wild have not lost a game since they acquired Quinn Hughes. The latest showing was a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets -- earned by Joel Eriksson Ek scoring a game-winning goal on a scramble in front of the net in the third period. This team sure seems good. [StarTribune]
• Danila Yurov is finding some comfort among his Russian teammates and it's leading to some production on the ice. [Pioneer Press]
• If we're jumping ahead to the playoffs, it feels very important that the Wild aren't just another first-round exit team that gives a contender a solid fight. And adding Quinn Hughes can certainly do that. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Tyler Pitlick has worked all around the continent but now the hockey journeyman has come home and is contributing to the Wild's success as a depth forward. [Hockey Wilderness]

Off the trail...

• NHL power rankings but with a twist of giving each team the Christmas gift they need. [ESPN]
• Team Canada is going to unfortunately be a team to look out for at the World Juniors here later this month. Led by Gavin McKenna and even prospects like Brady Martin, could push this team beyond their disappointment last year. [NHL.com]
• Tristan Jarry just arrived in Edmonton as the Oilers' big get in the crease, and now he's injured. [TheScore]