Hughes leads all NHL defensemen in points (59) and assists (45) and is third in goals (14). Among defenseman who have played at least 10 games this season, he’s fourth in average time on ice at 25:18, which would be second on the Team USA roster to Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets (26:48).

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their captain for a second straight game as Quinn Hughes will not play against the San Jose Sharks. According to Head Coach Rick Tocchet, Hughes will not travel to San Jose with the team on Wednesday and will miss Thursday's Pacific Division showdown.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet spoke to Canucks media Wednesday and said captain Quinn Hughes will not be travelling with the club to play the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is still injured and might miss the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off for Team USA.

Off, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said Wednesday there are contingency plans if the team needs to replace Sidney Crosby or anyone else. Team USA may need a plan to replace Quinn Hughes.

Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet gave a Quinn Hughes injury update and it was good news for the team as it doesn't sound serious.

On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks captain and star defenseman Quinn Hughes was missing from the game against the Colorado Avalanche. He therefore missed a second straight game with what seems to be a lower-body injury sustained during his team’s 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday.

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their captain on Tuesday when they take on the Colorado Avalanche. After the morning skate, Head Coach Rick Tocchet confirmed that Quinn Hughes would be out of the lineup for the second straight game. Hughes missed Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings despite participating in warmups.