Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is still injured and might miss the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off for Team USA.

On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks captain and star defenseman Quinn Hughes was missing from the game against the Colorado Avalanche. He therefore missed a second straight game with what seems to be a lower-body injury sustained during his team’s 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is expected to miss a third consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury.

Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet gave a Quinn Hughes injury update and it was good news for the team as it doesn't sound serious.

The Vancouver Canucks are prudently trying to protect their most valuable player with Quinn Hughes only seeing a “slight” improvement in his undisclosed condition.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has ruled out captain Quinn Hughes for Tuesday night's contest against the Colorado Avalanche, Sportsnet's Brendan Bat

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their captain for a second straight game as Quinn Hughes will not play against the San Jose Sharks. According to Head Coach Rick Tocchet, Hughes will not travel to San Jose with the team on Wednesday and will miss Thursday's Pacific Division showdown.

Hughes, dealing with an undisclosed injury, was seen skating before the Canucks' practice on Tuesday morning but left the ice before his teammates joined. He was sidelined for Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Quinn Hughes will not travel with the Vancouver Canucks for their game at the San Jose Sharks on Thursday (10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, SNP), and his status for the 4 Nations Face-Off has yet to be determined.