The Vancouver Canucks have been without star defenseman Quinn Hughes for their last four games. Hughes suffered an injury during their January 31st contest against the Dallas Stars. The injury threw his status for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in doubt.

He has to make sure he takes care of himself. We need a healthy Quinn Hughes if we're going to go anywhere.' — Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet

Quinn Hughes, dealing with the weight of responsibility, put his club over country by pulling out of the 4 Nations Face-Off. Iain MacIntyre spoke with agent Pat Brisson about the captain’s heavy decision.

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes is battling an injury that could keep him out of the 4 Nations Face-Off later this month.

It was a tough decision for Quinn Hughes, but he has decided not to participate at the 4 Nations Face-Off for Team USA due to an injury.

The reigning Norris Trophy winner, Hughes appeared to get hurt late in Vancouver’s 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.

Quinn Hughes, who has missed four straight games for the Canucks with what's speculated to be a lower-body injury, will not play for the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off, his team announced on Sunday, and will be replaced by Jake Sanderson of the Senators.

Team USA suffered a hit for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off It was reported on Sunday that defenceman Quinn Hughes pulled out of the tournament due to an injury.

Perhaps the third time will be the charm for the Hughes family. With the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament kicking off this week in Montreal, Team USA hit the ice for their first practice on Monday.