Hughes (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday night against Buffalo, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes didn't take part in Vancouver's morning skate. He has picked up four of his five assists this season during a three-game point streak. Coach Bruce Boudreau listed blueliner Tucker Poolman (undisclosed) as a game-time call as well, and the team brought up Noah Juulsen from the minors as a potential replacement.

Hughes has racked up five helpers through the first give games of the campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the Canucks having gotten off to a rough 0-3-2 start, Hughes has managed to produce at a point-per-game pace. The 23-year-old rearguard will try to extend his point streak to four games Saturday versus the Sabres.

Hughes logged an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes battled an illness late in the preseason, but it didn't affect his availability. The star defenseman had 60 helpers this year, and he's already looking ready to push for a repeat effort as a strong playmaker from the back end. He'll see a significant role as the Canucks' top blueliner while also quarterbacking the first power-play unit, where he amassed 31 of his 68 points last year.

Hughes has been dealing with a non-COVID-19 illness but is expected to play Wednesday versus the Oilers, per Farhan Lalji of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes' missed time late in the preseason was never expected to be a serious concern. Look for the 22-year-old defenseman to play big minutes in a top-pairing role. He posted eight goals, 68 points (31 on the power play) and an average of 25:15 of ice time per game in 76 outings last season.

Hughes produced an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes set up Conor Garland on a third-period tally, which was the Canucks' last goal of the season. The assist gave Hughes 60 helpers on the year, his third full campaign at the NHL level. He added eight goals, 150 shots on net, 56 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating. At just 22 years old, there's still room for him to grow, but he's already established as one of top high-scoring blueliners in the league.

Hughes notched an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes has points in seven of the last eight games, racking up three goals and 11 assists in that span. He set up Alex Chiasson for the game-tying goal in Thursday's comeback win. Hughes continues to impress with 67 points, 147 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 75 outings this season. He'll have a chance to reach the 60-assist mark in Friday's season finale versus the Oilers.

Hughes scored a goal on two shots and added a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes helped out on a J.T. Miller goal in the first period and a Luke Schenn tally in the third before scoring the final goal himself. This was Hughes fifth multi-point effort in seven games, a span in which he has three goals and 10 helpers. The 22-year-old defenseman's 66 points are a franchise record for a blueliner. He's added 143 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 74 contests.

Hughes scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes has 63 points, tying Doug Lidster for the most points by a defenseman in franchise history. The 22-year-old has been steady lately with a pair of goals and eight helpers in his last six appearances. Hughes will likely set the record in the final three games of the season, but it's safe to assume this is just the beginning of a prolific career for the Florida native.

Hughes notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes helped out on goals by J.T. Miller and Travis Dermott in this contest. The 22-year-old Hughes has racked up a goal and seven helpers in his last four games. The Florida native is up to 61 points (six goals, 55 assists), 136 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 71 outings. He's enjoyed a career year and should continue to be a high-scoring part of the Canucks' defense.

Hughes notched an assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes has picked up five points in his last three outings. He set up Vasili Podkolzin's third-period insurance tally Monday. Hughes is now at 59 points, 134 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 70 appearances. He's posted career-best numbers in most categories, though he may fall short of matching his high mark in goals (eight in 2019-20).