Canucks' Quinn Hughes Misses Game Following Undisclosed Injury
The star defenseman was a late scratch against the Red Wings after sustaining an injury during a previous game against the Stars.
- Quinn Hughes, the Vancouver Canucks' leading scorer and reigning Norris Trophy winner, was scratched from Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings due to an undisclosed injury.
- Hughes participated in pregame warmups but left the ice early after consulting with team trainers, leading to his removal from the lineup.
- The injury reportedly occurred during Friday's game against the Dallas Stars, where Hughes briefly left the bench in the third period but later returned for three shifts.
- Hughes has 14 goals and 45 assists in 47 games this season, leading all NHL defensemen in points and assists.
- Derek Forbort filled Hughes' spot on the Canucks' top defensive pairing alongside Filip Hronek in Sunday’s game.