Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

By The Canadian Press

Canucks captain Quinn Hughes to miss game against Oilers due to injury

Oct 26, 2025 | 4:40 PM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will be without captain Quinn Hughes when they take on the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night.

Head coach Adam Foote says the star defencemen is “day-to-day” with a lower-body injury.

Hughes logged 26 minutes and 25 seconds of ice time and registered two assists in Vancouver’s 4-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

He has one goal and six assists over nine appearances for the Canucks (4-5-0) this season.

The 26-year-old American blue liner was plagued by injuries last season, including a torn ligament in his hand and an oblique tear.

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Hughes still managed to register 16 goals and 60 assists across 68 regular-season games, but missed playing for the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 26, 2025.

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