Canucks and Oilers tied 2-2 heading to game 5
The Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the second round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
QUINN HUGHES #43 - DEFENSE - VANCOUVER CANUCKS
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Gathers helper in loss Hughes recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.
Impact Hughes has four assists over his last three games, though this one was his first at even strength in that span. The defenseman is up to nine helpers, 14 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 10 playoff appearances. Hughes is still providing solid offense and steady defense from a top-pairing role, so the lack of goals shouldn't be a concern for fantasy managers or Canucks fans.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Adds two power-play helpers Hughes notched two power-play assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
Impact This was Hughes' third multi-point game of the playoffs, and his first since Game 3 of the first round. The defenseman is up to eight assists through nine postseason outings, and he's added 13 shots on net, eight blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. Five of Hughes' eight helpers have come on the power play as he continues to see a significant role with the man advantage as the Canucks' top blueliner.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Boeser, Lindholm score 2 each as Canucks beat Oilers 4-3 to take 2-1 lead in West playoff series
Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist, Elias Lindholm also scored twice, and the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Co...MAY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Helps out on power play Hughes logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.
Impact Hughes is up to six helpers over eight playoff games, and three of those assists have come on the power play. He helped out on an Elias Pettersson tally in this contest. Hughes has added 11 shots on net, six blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while continuing to play massive minutes on the Canucks' top pairing.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Bouchard scores in OT to lift Oilers to 4-3 win over Canucks in Game 2 to even playoff series
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 to even their second-round playoff series at one game apieceMAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canucks vs. Oilers: Underdogs? Quinn Hughes 'prepared to play my best hockey' The Canucks can't get in a track meet with the high-octane Oilers, but need to generate offence. That's where Hughes can make his mark.
MAY 6 • THEPROVINCE.COM
PLAYOFFS | Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks Quinn Hughes meets with media after Sundays skate at Rogers Arena
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The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville
Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet won’t deny being among the NHL's final eight teams still alive means a lotMAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canucks: Quinn Hughes's remarkable season makes him Norris Trophy favourite Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has been confirmed as a finalist for the NHL's award for best defenceman.
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Bags apple in loss Hughes posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Predators in Game 5.
Impact Hughes is up to five assists, eight shots on net and six blocked shots over five playoff contests. He set up Nikita Zadorov for the opening goal in the third period, though the Canucks couldn't hold that narrow lead. Hughes' play hasn't been as consistent in the playoffs, but he's still seeing a massive workload on the top pairing.
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Vancouver takes 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Nashville
The Vancouver Canucks host the Nashville Predators in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the seriesAPRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps dishing in latest playoff win Hughes came up with two power-play assists Friday for a 2-1 win over the Predators to take Game 3.
Impact Hughes was unable to get any shots off for the first time in the series, but the point-packing defenseman now has four helpers in these conference quarterfinals. Of course, you could say that his performance Friday was just another day at the office for Hughes, as he led all NHL defenseman in assists (75) and total points (92) during the regular season.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Casey DeSmith makes 29 saves as the Canucks take 2-1 series lead over the Preds
Casey DeSmith made 29 saves for his first postseason victory as the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 Friday night for a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven...APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PRACTICE | Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes meets with the media following practice Saturday afternoon at Rogers Arena.
APRIL 20 • NHL.COM
Canucks Coffee: The playoff schedule is announced and Quinn Hughes does it again Playoffs start April 21 for the Vancouver Canucks. And Quinn Hughes has done nothing but tally up the records this season.
APRIL 19 • THEPROVINCE.COM
PRACTICE | Quinn Hughes | Vancouver Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes meets with the media following practice at Rogers Arena.
APRIL 15 • NHL.COM
Canucks fans want Quinn Hughes to win Norris Trophy, but skeptical he will Will Quinn Hughes win the Norris Trophy and be named the NHL's top defensive player? Vancouver Canucks fans aren't holding their breath.
APRIL 12 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Canucks: More reasons Quinn Hughes is the Norris favourite Between points records and defensive dominance, Quinn Hughes should win the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman.
APRIL 11 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Canucks this week: Hughes can't escape the tired takes and how to score in the playoffs Actual award-voting media members still don't see Hughes as a capable defender, how the Canucks will have to score in the playoffs plus more
APRIL 11 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Crosses 90-point mark Hughes notched three assists and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes.
Impact Hughes crossed the 90-point mark for the season with his fourth multi-point effort in the last five games. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to 17 goals, 74 helpers, 195 shots on net and a plus-40 rating through a career-high 79 contests overall. Hughes leads all defensemen in points and is 11th in the league among all players.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Helps erase early deficit Hughes scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Both of Hughes' points came on first-period power plays, which helped the Canucks erase a 2-0 deficit by the intermission. The defenseman has three multi-point efforts over his last four games, earning four goals and two assists in that span. He has earned a career-high 36 power-play points to go with the rest of his personal bests -- 17 goals, 71 assists, 192 shots on net and a plus-39 rating -- through 78 appearances this season.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Off The Post: Is it Quinn Hughes' Norris Trophy to lose? On Off The Post, Toronto SUN Sports Columnist Steve Simmons and Postmedia Hockey Columnist Bruce Garrioch debate all the hottest NHL topics.
APRIL 8 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Canucks: Get real, there's no debate this year on who is better, Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar? In the 2023-24 season, the answer is easy: Quinn Hughes has been the NHL's best defenceman by a landslide.
APRIL 6 • THEPROVINCE.COM
In on both goals in win Hughes scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished an assist and added four PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Coyotes.
Impact Hughes has opened April with a pair of multi-point efforts. He had the opening goal midway through the second period, and he also set up Conor Garland's game-winner with 1:51 left in the third. Hughes broke his own franchise record for assists by a defenseman with his 70th helper of the year, and he's at 86 points, 185 shots on net, 49 blocked shots, a plus-39 rating and 38 PIM through 76 appearances.
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