The Boston Bruins have some promising prospects in their system, and forward Dans Locmelis is certainly one of them.

The Bruins will have an unexpected new challenge when they face the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in St. Paul. The Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday evening according to ESPN. The Canucks’ disappointing start had created considerable rumors that Hughes, the 26-year-old former Norris Trophy winner, could get dealt.

SAINT PAUL –– The Boston Bruins closed out their road trip with a 6-2 loss against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday at Grand Casino Arena.​ The Bruins collected four of the six points available on the three-game outing.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Utah Mammoth vs. Boston Bruins NHL game to be played on December 16, 2025 on ESPN.

A look at the top Bruins and Wild performers from a streak-snapping loss for the Black and Gold out in St. Paul.

The biggest issue for the Bruins wasn’t the offense — which turned in one of its stronger performances of the season — but the defense, which had no answer for the Bulldogs’ scoring attack. Following the loss, Donovan Dent reflected on UCLA’s defensive struggles.

Mittelstadt, a star at Eden Prairie High and the University of Minnesota, made the most of this visit by crashing his brother's engagement party.

RECAP: The Bruins had themselves a forgettable Sunday night in Minnesota on the way to a streak-snapping loss to Quinn Hughes and the Wild.

With Marchment being a big top-six winger who contributes offensively and throws the body, he could be a very solid player for the Bruins to add to their roster. When looking at the Bruins' current forward group, Marchment could slot nicely on their second line.