Feb 27, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) controls the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/8072a8b0-8517-4a8b-8e19-6d2dfbac7722.jpeg] Feb 27, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) controls the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Vancouver Canucks will be without their captain Friday against the Minnesota Wild. According to Head Coach Rick Tocchet, Quinn Hughes will miss his second-straight game with an injury. Hughes has missed seven of the last ten games and has been dealing with a reported hernia injury, as well as some other ailments. Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Former Vancouver Canucks Defender Luke Schenn And Brandon Tanev Traded To Winnipeg [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/former-vancouver-canucks-defender-luke-schenn-and-brandon-tanev-traded-to-winnipeg] Former Canucks Forward Andrei Kuzmenko Traded Twice Since The Start Of 2025 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/former-canucks-forward-andrei-kuzmenko-traded-twice-since-the-start-of-2025] Ex-Canuck Traded For A Second-Round Pick On Trade Deadline Day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/ex-canuck-traded-for-a-second-round-pick-on-trade-deadline-day] "Quinn had therapy again," said Tocchet. "Just the same thing. See how he is tomorrow, but he's doing kind of a two-a-day." This season, Hughes has been the Canucks MVP. He has 60 points in 50 games and leads all skaters by 23 points. Hughes is also seven points away from 400 and could become the franchise's all-time points leader by a defenseman by the end of the season. Vancouver continues their home stand on Friday when they take on Minnesota. This will be the second of third meetings between these two teams, with the Wild taking the first battle in overtime. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT from Rogers Arena. 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, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/cfcd0d5a-6433-44f5-bec7-7945483cb49e.jpeg]
