Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes will miss the upcoming game against the Edmonton Oilers due to a lower-body injury. The team’s head coach, Adam Foote, confirmed the news to the media.
Injury Details and Impact on the Team
Hughes sustained the injury during the final moments of the Canucks’ 4-3 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens. In that match, he played for 26 minutes and 25 seconds, contributing two assists and achieving a plus-1 rating.
At just 26 years old, Hughes is a significant player for the Canucks. He is currently tied for third among defencemen this season, having scored one goal and accumulated seven points in just nine games. Last season, he recorded 16 goals and 76 points over 68 games, despite the team’s failure to reach the playoffs.
Current Team Standing
The Canucks are experiencing a tough spell, entering the Oilers match with a three-game losing streak. Currently, they hold the sixth position in the Pacific Division, with a record of 4 wins and 5 losses.
Upcoming Matches
Following the game against the Oilers, Vancouver will face a familiar opponent in forward J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The team will need to regroup quickly to turn around their recent performance.
