Hughes (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Wednesday versus the Flames, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes will return from a four-game absence due to this injury. He's been banged up for the better part of six weeks, but the 25-year-old is a huge boost to the Canucks' defense and power play if he can play through any lingering issues. Expect Hughes to log time on the first pairing and top power-play unit in Wednesday's contest.

Hughes (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Montreal on Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Rick Tocchet wouldn't rule Hughes out against the Flames on Wednesday, so he should probably be considered a game-time call for that contest. The defenseman is stuck in a six-game goal drought dating back to Jan. 25 versus Dallas. Filip Hronek figures to remain on the No. 1 power-play unit while Hughes is sidelined.

Hughes (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Stars, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes continues to deal with an undisclosed injury and will be unavailable for a third consecutive game. Elias Pettersson will remain in the Canucks' lineup Sunday, while Hughes' next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Canadiens.

Hughes (undisclosed) won't play Friday versus the Wild, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes is set to miss a second straight game due to his latest injury. The 25-year-old blueliner had one assist over three contests after recovering from an oblique injury in February. Elias Pettersson remains in the lineup Friday to cover for Hughes' absence.

Hughes (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup against the Ducks on Wednesday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes missed six games in February due to an injury and now finds himself back on the shelf. In his three appearances since returning from that ailment, the 25-year-old blueliner managed just one point to go with seven shots, two blocks and one hit. Without Hughes in action, Tyler Myers figures to move up to the No. 1 power-play unit.

Hughes (undisclosed) had a maintenance day Sunday, and the Canucks will see how he feels each day ahead of Wednesday's game against the Ducks, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes tweaked something during Saturday's game against the Kraken, but head coach Rick Tocchet said Sunday that it wasn't related to his previous oblique injury. The Canucks will have a day off Monday before practicing Tuesday, and Hughes' level of participation in practice could provide an indication of whether the team expects him to play Wednesday.

Hughes "tweaked something" late in Saturday's game versus the Kraken and is set to be evaluated Sunday, per head coach Rick Tocchet.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes was held out in the last part of the third period. He played 21:56 in Saturday's game, but his game was not in peak form, as he went minus-3 and was held without a point in the loss. Considering he was just in his third game back after missing six due to an oblique injury, there's plenty of reasons for concern around the Canucks' captain. The good news is he has three days to rest the injury before the Canucks begin a four-game homestand with Wednesday's contest versus the Ducks.

Hughes recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes' availability for Wednesday's contest came down to a true game-time decision, but he was able to suit up as part of a seven-defensemen lineup. The 25-year-old was expected to be eased back into action after a six-game absence, but he still ended up with 21:38 of ice time. He was on the ice in a clutch moment, setting up Conor Garland's second goal of the game at 4:26 of overtime to secure the win. That helper got Hughes to the 60-point mark on the season, and he's added 138 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating through 48 appearances. A couple of injuries have likely ruined his chances of matching last season's 92-point output, but if he maintains his overall pace, he'll finish with the best points-per-game mark of his career, which is currently at 1.25.

Hughes (oblique) is set to play Wednesday versus the Kings despite not taking line rushes in warmups, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks will cover their defense by dressing seven blueliners, with Hughes among them. Arshdeep Bains will be scratched to make room for Hughes, who is likely to be on restricted minutes in the first half of a back-to-back.

Hughes (oblique) participated in warmups but did not take line rushes, indicating he won't return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Kings, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes' presence on the ice suggests this was a true game-time decision, and he doesn't seem to be very far away. The Canucks play again Thursday versus the Ducks, so it's possible the team did not want to push Hughes with an immediate back-to-back. He'll miss his seventh straight game Wednesday.