As confirmed by Dan Murphy of Sportsnet, Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has rejoined his team on the road but will not play in tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild. Hughes is expected to rejoin the Canucks in the final stop of their road trip on Monday against the Nashville Predators. Hughes' return marks the second player on Vancouver's absence list to rejoin the team, as Canucks forward Brock Boeser is back in the lineup after departing from the team's Thursday night game against the St. Louis Blues. With Hughes expected to play on Monday, Vancouver's list of absent players will drop to seven. Hughes was the team's MVP last season, scoring 16 goals and 60 assists despite only playing in 68 games. So far, he has a goal and six assists in nine games in 2025-26 and has averaged 26:38 minutes played. As a result of his absence, Filip Hronek has been playing on the power play in his stead. The Canucks will take on Nashville on Monday before returning home for matches against the Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche, and Winnipeg Jets before heading back on the road. Oct 25, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) shoots against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c377c49c-b33f-4a4b-aeaf-ac21c52ac30f.jpeg] Oct 25, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) shoots against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Every Goal Canucks Forward Brock Boeser Scored In October 2025 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/every-goal-canucks-forward-brock-boeser-scored-in-october-2025] Why November 2025 Could Be A Big Month For Canucks Jake DeBrusk [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/why-november-2025-could-be-a-big-month-for-canucks-jake-debrusk] The Most Iconic Canucks Halloween Costumes In Recent History [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/the-most-iconic-canucks-halloween-costumes-in-recent-history] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/533c44aa-3231-4e27-b2af-21c7918b2b47.jpeg] The Hockey News
