Canucks' Quinn Hughes Out With Injury vs. Ducks

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes will miss Wednesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks due to a lower-body injury sustained during a recent loss to the Seattle Kraken. Head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed Hughes is day-to-day and may be placed on injured reserve to allow for recovery. This marks Hughes' second injury setback this season, having previously missed six games due to an oblique injury. Despite these challenges, Hughes leads the Canucks in scoring with 60 points this season, making his absence significant as the team competes for a playoff spot. Tocchet emphasized the need to manage Hughes' health carefully, acknowledging his competitive nature and desire to contribute to the team's success. The Canucks currently sit two points behind the Calgary Flames for the second wild-card position in the Western Conference.