Quinn Hughes, the Vancouver Canucks' captain and reigning Norris Trophy winner, is uncertain for Wednesday's matchup against the Anaheim Ducks due to an undisclosed injury. Hughes participated in practice but left early, with head coach Rick Tocchet indicating it was a planned exit. The team is evaluating whether to give him a week's rest to recuperate. With Hughes' season marred by injuries, including a previous oblique issue that sidelined him for six games, the Canucks face a critical playoff race against the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference.

Despite his injuries, Hughes leads the Canucks in scoring with 14 goals and 46 assists in 50 games. Tocchet recognizes Hughes's competitive nature, noting the difficulty of taking him out of the lineup at this pivotal time. The coach emphasized the need for strategic decisions regarding Hughes's playing time to manage his health effectively throughout the playoff push.