By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press
Posted February 8, 2025 5:04 pm
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VANCOUVER – Vancouver Canucks skipper Quinn Hughes volition miss a 4th consecutive crippled Saturday erstwhile his squad hosts the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Canucks caput manager Rick Tocchet says the 25-year-old American defenceman skated connected Saturday but volition beryllium held retired of the lineup arsenic helium continues to woody with an undisclosed injury.
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Tocchet says a determination has not been made connected whether Hughes volition play successful the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, opening adjacent week.
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Hughes was wounded successful the Canucks’ 5-3 roadworthy nonaccomplishment to the Dallas Stars connected Jan. 31.
The reigning Norris Trophy victor arsenic the league’s apical blueliner sits 2nd among NHL defenceman successful points with 14 goals and 45 assists crossed 47 appearances this season. He besides leads the Canucks successful points.
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Toronto (33-19-2) volition look for a 4th consecutive triumph against Vancouver, portion the Canucks (25-18-11) are trying to solidify their grasp connected the 2nd wild-card spot successful the Western Conference.
This study by The Canadian Press was archetypal published Feb. 8, 2025.
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