The Canucks have struggled since the holiday break. Returning stars should help as the schedule turns difficult.

Captain Quinn Hughes has missed the past four Canucks game with an undisclosed injury and the initial prognosis was that he would miss a few weeks. The reigning Norris Trophy winner returned to practice today where he was taking regular shifts on the team’s top powerplay unit.

Hughes leads the Canucks with 42 points and ranks second in scoring among NHL defensemen. He last played, through injury, in a 4–3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Dec. 23 logging 24:45 of ice time and recording two assists.

Quinn Hughes returns to the lineup Monday night after missing the last four games with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Rick Tocchet had announced at the team's optional morning skate that Hughes would be a "game-time decision.

The Vancouver Canucks embark on their gauntlet of a five-game road trip tonight and could potentially have their captain back in the lineup. There’s been

Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been placed on the IR. KurtDusterberg: Hurricanes forward William Carrier missed yesterday’s game with an undisclosed injury.

As captain Quinn Hughes gets ready to return this week, the seas around the Canucks continue to churn and heave. But Hughes isn't worried. "I think all this stuff, it's just going to make us stronger.