Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes has quickly silenced any doubts about his integration into the team, delivering a spectacular performance that will be remembered in franchise history.

In a commanding 5-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks, Hughes set a new team record by registering four assists, the first defenseman ever to achieve such a feat for the Wild. His playmaking prowess was on full display, setting up crucial goals for teammates Danila Yurov, Kirill Kaprizov, and Yakov Trenin.

The game started with intensity as the Ducks initially pinned Minnesota in their own zone. However, a tripping penalty against Alex Killorn opened the door for the Wild's power play, with Kaprizov swiftly scoring just nine seconds into the opportunity - his 24th goal of the season.

Goaltender Filip Gustavsson was equally impressive, making 26 saves and earning a nomination to Team Sweden for the Winter Olympics. His crucial mid-first-period save on a 3-on-1 Ducks rush demonstrated why he's become a critical component of the Wild's defensive strategy.

The second period saw Minnesota extend their lead through an unexpected deflection, with Hughes' blue-line shot ricocheting off Trenin's stick and Yurov's skate into the net. Despite a quick Ducks response by Beckett Sennecke, Trenin immediately answered, maintaining the Wild's momentum.

Yurov's early third-period goal not only secured the victory but also marked his first multi-goal game, adding another highlight to the Wild's impressive performance. The win improves the team's record to 3-0-1 on their current seven-game road trip and solidifies their season series victory against the Ducks.

With this triumph, the Wild continue their Southern California road swing, preparing to face the Los Angeles Kings in upcoming matches. Hughes' remarkable debut and quick chemistry with his new teammates suggest exciting times ahead for Minnesota hockey fans.