Quinn Hughes is set to miss a second straight game when his Vancouver Canucks host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old American defenceman briefly skated with his teammates Tuesday morning, then spoke with head coach Rick Tocchet and left the ice.
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Following Tuesday香蕉视频直播檚 contest, the Canucks (23-18-11) visit the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.
Hughes also missed Vancouver香蕉视频直播檚 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday. Derek Forbort took his spot on the top defensive pair alongside Filip Hronek.
Hughes suffered an undisclosed injury in the Canucks香蕉视频直播 5-3 road loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday.
The reigning Norris Trophy winner as the league香蕉视频直播檚 top blueliner leads all NHL defenceman in points with 14 goals and 45 assists across 47 appearances this season. He also leads the Canucks in points.
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Vancouver has dealt with a series of absences this season, Myers added, and the team has talked a lot about what each player needs to do to fill the voids.
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