Hughes posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Predators in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes is up to five assists, eight shots on net and six blocked shots over five playoff contests. He set up Nikita Zadorov for the opening goal in the third period, though the Canucks couldn't hold that narrow lead. Hughes' play hasn't been as consistent in the playoffs, but he's still seeing a massive workload on the top pairing.

Hughes earned two power-play assists Friday in a 2-1 win over the Predators in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes didn't post a shot on goal for the first time in the series, but the point-packing defender has four helpers through three contests against Nashville. Of course, you could say that his performance Friday was just another day at the office for Hughes after he led all NHL defensemen in assists (75) and points (92) during the regular season.

Hughes scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes posted five goals and 17 assists over the final 20 games of the regular season, and he didn't slow down to begin the playoffs. The defenseman's third-period tally tied the game at 2-2, and Dakota Joshua scored 12 seconds later to put the Canucks ahead for good. Hughes took his game to new heights with 17 tallies, 92 points, 199 shots on net and a plus-38 rating over 82 regular-season contests. As captain, he'll be looking to lead from the blue line with the Canucks having home-ice advantage for the first two rounds.

Hughes notched three assists and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes crossed the 90-point mark for the season with his fourth multi-point effort in the last five games. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to 17 goals, 74 helpers, 195 shots on net and a plus-40 rating through a career-high 79 contests overall. Hughes leads all defensemen in points and is 11th in the league among all players.

Hughes scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Both of Hughes' points came on first-period power plays, which helped the Canucks erase a 2-0 deficit by the intermission. The defenseman has three multi-point efforts over his last four games, earning four goals and two assists in that span. He has earned a career-high 36 power-play points to go with the rest of his personal bests -- 17 goals, 71 assists, 192 shots on net and a plus-39 rating -- through 78 appearances this season.

Hughes scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished an assist and added four PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes has opened April with a pair of multi-point efforts. He had the opening goal midway through the second period, and he also set up Conor Garland's game-winner with 1:51 left in the third. Hughes broke his own franchise record for assists by a defenseman with his 70th helper of the year, and he's at 86 points, 185 shots on net, 49 blocked shots, a plus-39 rating and 38 PIM through 76 appearances.

Hughes scored two goals on three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes scored on the power play in the second period and added an even-strength marker in the third, but he couldn't pull off a one-man comeback effort. The defenseman had a goal and 11 assists over 12 games in March, and he's off to a strong start in April. For the season, Hughes has 15 goals, 84 points, 181 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a plus-38 rating through 75 outings. He's guaranteed to finish above a point-per-game pace for the first time in his career, and he's firmly in the Norris Trophy discussion.

Hughes notched an assist and two PIM in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

After fading late in February, Hughes has bounced back with a goal and 10 helpers over 10 contests in March. The defenseman set up a Brock Boeser tally in the third period of Monday's loss. Hughes is up to 81 points, 169 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-39 rating through 72 appearances. He needs just two more assists to reach 70 for the first time in his career, and just one more point would guarantee him a point-per-game campaign for the first time.

Hughes posted two assists and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Hughes helped out on the Canucks' first two goals. The defenseman hasn't slowed down in March, earning a goal and eight helpers over seven contests this month. He's up to 79 points (30 on the power play), 167 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a plus-37 rating through 69 outings overall. Hughes has already posted a career high in points and needs just four more assists to reach the 70-helper mark for the first time.

Hughes notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

What was long expected is now official -- Hughes has set a career high in points for the third straight year. He's picked up seven points over six outings in March and now has 77 points, including 29 on the power play, through 68 appearances this season. The defenseman has added 164 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a plus-36 rating as one of the top overall blueliners in the league in 2023-24.