VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Canucks hope the potential return of defenseman Quinn Hughes allows them to carry over the momentum they built before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Canucks have shared discouraging injury news on top players Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes before playing the Golden Knights.

The NHL should bend the rules to allow the best defender in the world play for Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off.

The saga around injury replacements and extra players for teams at the 4 Nations Face-Off has a new layer as Team USA was informed the Vancouver Canucks captain

Hughes is the reigning Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defenseman and is putting up stellar numbers in the 2024-25 season. In 47 games played with the Canucks, Hughes has

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes wanted to join Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, but he won't be in Boston for tonight's showdown. According to The Athletic's Michael Russo and Chris Johnston, it was the Vancouver Canucks who ultimately prevented Hughes from flying to Boston and joining the USA on a reserve basis.

BOSTON — A day after Team USA coach Mike Sullivan said that Quinn Hughes was headed to Boston to replace injured Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, the Canucks superstar defenseman remains in Western Canada.

The Vancouver Canucks could be without two key pieces on Saturday when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. According to Ian MacIntyre of "Sportsnet," both Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes are currently dealing with injuries.

The Vancouver Canucks (26-18-11) start out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6) tonight at T-Mobile Arena.

The 4 Nations Face-Off final is scheduled for Thursday at TD Garden. As many predicted, the championship game will feature Team USA battling Team Canada, adding another chapter to one of hockey's greatest rivalries. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 pm PT and can be viewed on Sportsnet.