QUINN HUGHES NEWS

Injury concerns re-emerge Hughes "tweaked something" late in Saturday's game versus the Kraken and is set to be evaluated Sunday, per head coach Rick Tocchet.

Impact Hughes was held out in the last part of the third period. He played 21:56 in Saturday's game, but his game was not in peak form, as he went minus-3 and was held without a point in the loss. Considering he was just in his third game back after missing six due to an oblique injury, there's plenty of reasons for concern around the Canucks' captain. The good news is he has three days to rest the injury before the Canucks begin a four-game homestand with Wednesday's contest versus the Ducks.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken 6, Canucks 3: Battle-damaged Quinn Hughes can't save this team The Canucks can't hold a lead and have no confidence.

MARCH 2 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks this week: Tkachuk slams Canucks, trade talks target Boeser, Pettersson The NHL trade deadline is March 7 and it feels like no Vancouver Canuck is safe, well, outside of Quinn Hughes.

FEBRUARY 28 • THEPROVINCE.COM

POSTGAME | Hughes at Ducks | Vancouver Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes speaks to with the media following tonights game in Anaheim.

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

NHL Tonight: First Shift - First Things First | NHL.com The First Shift crew discuss Quinn Hughes return to the Canucks lineup, and should the Winnipeg Jets be Stanley Cup favorites

FEBRUARY 27 • NHL.COM

POSTGAME | Hughes at Kings | Vancouver Canucks Quinn Hughes speaks to the media following tonight's win in L.A. as he rejoins the team.

FEBRUARY 27 • NHL.COM

Canucks Coffee: Will Quinn Hughes tailor his dynamic game to remain healthy? Hughes plays an electric game that attracts physical and stick-reaction attention. He was hurt three times this season. Can he avoid it?

FEBRUARY 27 • THEPROVINCE.COM

USA's Brady Tkachuk Calls Out 'Shady' Canucks Decision on Quinn Hughes Quinn Hughes was ready to join Team USA but the Canucks had other plans in mind.

FEBRUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Canucks visit the Ducks after Garland's 2-goal game

The Vancouver Canucks visit the Anaheim Ducks after Conor Garland scored two goals in the Canucks' 3-2 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings

FEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"He coaches like he would want his kids coached": Quinn Hughes explains how Adam Foote stands out from other NHL coaches who 'bully and intimidate' players Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes had an assist on the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime victory over the LA Kings.

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Canucks get star defenseman Quinn Hughes back just in time to beat Kings

Quinn Hughes returned just in time for the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up game-winner Hughes recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

Impact Hughes' availability for Wednesday's contest came down to a true game-time decision, but he was able to suit up as part of a seven-defensemen lineup. The 25-year-old was expected to be eased back into action after a six-game absence, but he still ended up with 21:38 of ice time. He was on the ice in a clutch moment, setting up Conor Garland's second goal of the game at 4:26 of overtime to secure the win. That helper got Hughes to the 60-point mark on the season, and he's added 138 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating through 48 appearances. A couple of injuries have likely ruined his chances of matching last season's 92-point output, but if he maintains his overall pace, he'll finish with the best points-per-game mark of his career, which is currently at 1.25.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift the Canucks past the Kings, 3-2

Conor Garland scored his second goal of the game at 4:28 of overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"We all know who they were cheering for": Brady Tkachuk takes a dig at Canucks' "shady business" of vetoing Quinn Hughes' participation in 4 Nations final The 4 Nations Face Off's final between Team USA and Team Canada had drama even before players stepped on the ice.

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty out with lower-body injury, while Canucks' Quinn Hughes returns

Drew Doughty is day to day because of a lower-body injury that kept the defenseman out of the Los Angeles Kings’ game against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will play after all Hughes (oblique) is set to play Wednesday versus the Kings despite not taking line rushes in warmups, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact The Canucks will cover their defense by dressing seven blueliners, with Hughes among them. Arshdeep Bains will be scratched to make room for Hughes, who is likely to be on restricted minutes in the first half of a back-to-back.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Hughes (oblique) participated in warmups but did not take line rushes, indicating he won't return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Kings, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 repor...

Impact Hughes' presence on the ice suggests this was a true game-time decision, and he doesn't seem to be very far away. The Canucks play again Thursday versus the Ducks, so it's possible the team did not want to push Hughes with an immediate back-to-back. He'll miss his seventh straight game Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Tonight: First Shift on Quinn Hughes | NHL.com Stu Grimson and E.J. Hradek break down Quinn Hughes' impact on the Vancouver Canucks on NHL Tonight: First Shift

FEBRUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Considered game-time decision Hughes (oblique) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against the Kings, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hughes has missed the last six games due to an oblique injury, but he was on the ice for Wednesday's optional game-day skate. However, the Canucks want to see how he feels in the hours leading up to puck drop before determining his status. Over 47 appearances this year, he's logged 14 goals, 45 assists, 44 blocked shots, seven hits and 27 PIM while averaging 25:18 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks vs. Kings Game Day: Will Quinn Hughes finally ride to the rescue? Hughes has missed six games with an oblique-muscle strain and is expected to finally make his return Wednesday. The timing is perfect

FEBRUARY 26 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks notebook: Jake DeBrusk on career-high pace, Quinn Hughes finally returning? Free-agent acquisition Jake DeBrusk leads the Canucks with 21 goals, is on pace for a career-high 31, and ranks fifth with 15 road goals.

FEBRUARY 25 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks Video: 4 Nations, Quinn Hughes' excellence, goaltending future and the Elias Pettersson conundrum Video: Questions to consider as the Canucks return to action sitting pretty on a playoff perch

FEBRUARY 24 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Won't play Sunday Hughes (oblique) will be unavailable for Sunday's matchup against Utah, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Impact Hughes will miss his sixth straight game. He has accounted for 14 goals, 59 points, 136 shots on net and 44 blocked shots through 47 appearances this season. Hughes' next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Kings.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE