Quinn Hughes, a defenseman for the Wild, performed a crucial performance in their 5-2 victory over Dallas, ending an 11-year drought of losing in their first round of postseason play. Hughes scored twice and set up another goal as the Wild advanced to a second-round match with Colorado. His performance was described as a "signature performance" by Wild coach John Hynes. Hughes, who has played 48 games for the team since joining from Vancouver for three former first-round picks, was named the NHL's top defenseman by the former Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defenseman at only 26 years old. His skating ability and defensive moves have made opponents tripping over themselves.