An injury to Hughes is not only a massive loss for Vancouver but also for Team USA. In ten days, Team USA kicks off their 4 Nations Face-Off schedule when they battle Kevin Lankinen and Team Finland. The reigning Norris Trophy winner is projected to play a significant role for his home country both at even strength and on the power play.

The Vancouver Canucks made star defenseman Quinn Hughes a late scratch for Sunday's game against the visiting Detroit Red Wings. Hughes participated in warmups but was unable to play. The Canucks have not revealed the nature of his injury.

After being listed as a game-time decision, Canucks captain Quinn Hughes will be in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their captain on Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite taking warmups, Hughes was listed among the scratches alongside Carson Soucy and Victor Mancini. Both GM Patrik Allvin and Head Coach Rick Tocchet indicated that Hughes could miss the game, with both calling him a game-time decision.

Hughes is making a strong case to win his second straight award given to the best defenseman in the NHL. He leads the Canucks into Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, Prime) off a two-goal performance in a 2-1 win against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena on Saturday.