MAJOR | NHL issues a statement on Canucks' captain Quinn Hughes

‘'Quinn Hughes collected an assist and boosted his 2023-24 totals to 5-18—23 (15 GP). He is one of just six defensemen in the past 40 years with 23 or more points through his first 15 games of a season following John Carlson (7-16—23 in 2019-20 w/ WSH), Al MacInnis (8-19—27 in 1990-91 w/ CGY), Ray Bourque (1-21—22 in 1989-90 w/ BOS), Paul Coffey (4-20—24 in 1988-89 w/ PIT) and Doug Wilson (6-17—23 in 1987-88 w/ CHI).

* The 2023-24 campaign marks the second time Quinn Hughes (5-18—23 in 15 GP) has had at least 18 assists through his first 15 games of a season (also 18 in 2022-23). He became the second defenseman in NHL history to achieve the feat multiple times following Bobby Orr (1969-70: 21 in 15 GP & 1974-75: 21 in 15 GP). ''