Hughes posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes earned his 30th assist of the year on Alex Chiasson's first-period tally. In his last three outings, Hughes has earned four assists. The star defenseman has 32 points (16 on the power play), 78 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating in 39 contests. He's made progress in the defensive part of the game this season, which has helped the American blueliner turn into a true top-pairing option.

Hughes crafted two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Those were his first man-advantage points for Hughes in a month, but he's still doing enough at even strength to rank among the league's elite defensemen. Skating in his third year as a full-time NHLer, Hughes has amassed 28 assists and 30 total points through 37 contests -- only eight blueliners have more.

Hughes notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes set up Conor Garland at 11:29 of the third period to help the Canucks secure the win. The 22-year-old Hughes has racked up eight assists in his last eight games. The star defenseman is at two tallies, 26 helpers, 69 shots on net, a plus-10 rating and 20 PIM through 33 contests. The Canucks' stronger play overall has combined with his own growth defensively to make him a more well-rounded contributor in fantasy.

Hughes logged an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes set up Tanner Pearson's tally at 1:21 of the third period, which tied the game at 1-1. The 22-year-old Hughes has had no trouble distributing helpers in December, as he's got 11 assists in his last nine games. The American blueliner is up to 27 points, 67 shots on net, a plus-10 rating, 18 PIM and 20 blocked shots through 31 contests.

Hughes and the Canucks will not face the Kraken on Monday due to COVID-19 postponements.

EDGE Analysis

Vancouver is scheduled to play the Ducks on Wednesday, but that game could also be in jeopardy due to cross-border travel. Hughes has 10 assists in December, giving him 26 points through 30 games this season.

Hughes and the Canucks' next two games have been postponed after the NHL suspended cross-border travel through the holiday break.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks' last four games leading into the break have been postponed due to COVID-19-related issues and border restrictions. Hughes has 26 points through 30 contests this season. He'll look to add to his total when the Canucks' schedule resumes, which is tentatively set for Dec. 27 versus the Kraken.

Hughes and the Canucks' games versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday and the Coyotes on Sunday have both been postponed.

EDGE Analysis

Vancouver is currently still set to play San Jose on Tuesday and Anaheim on Thursday, but with COVID-19 cases on the rise across the league, it remains to be seen whether those games will ultimately be postponed as well.

Hughes notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes had the secondary assist on Bo Horvat's first-period tally. Through eight games in December, Hughes has distributed 10 assists, including five on the power play. The American blueliner is up to 26 points (12 on the power play), 67 shots on net and a plus-9 rating in 30 contests overall.

Hughes registered three assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes qualifies as an elite playmaking defender based on his running total of two goals and 23 assists through 29 games. Eleven of his assists have taken place on the man advantage, and he's apparently made a concerted effort to improve in his own zone. Hughes owns a plus-6 rating after struggling to a minus-24 mark in 2020-21.

Hughes logged an assist, two shots on net, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes earned his 20th assist of the season on the first of Nils Hoglander's two tallies in the first period. In his last eight games, Hughes has eight assists, including four on the power play. The 22-year-old is up to 22 points, 60 shots, 16 PIM and a plus-6 rating. He entered Friday with just six hits this season, so a repeat display of physicality probably isn't in the cards anytime soon.