As the Vancouver Canucks prepare to close out their season, all eyes aren’t on the standings—but on their captain. Quinn Hughes, the dynamic blueliner who has redefined what it means to be a defenseman in Vancouver, reached another remarkable milestone Monday night in a 2–1 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks.
With a slick secondary assist on Jake DeBrusk’s game-winning goal, Hughes notched his 409th career point, tying longtime Canuck Alex Edler for the most points by a defenseman in franchise history. The significance of the moment wasn’t lost on the team, even with Vancouver already eliminated from postseason contention
“The smile says it all!” the Canucks posted on X (formerly Twitter), celebrating their captain’s historic achievement. “Tonight, Captain Quinn tied Alex Edler for the most points by a defenceman in #Canucks history.”
But perhaps the most striking part of Hughes’ accomplishment is how quickly he’s done it. He matched Edler’s total in just 432 games—a stark contrast to Edler’s 925. In essence, Hughes has shattered expectations at a blistering pace, continuing to set a new standard for offensive production from the blue line.
Now sitting at 76 points in just 67 games this season, the 24-year-old will have one more chance to stand alone atop the Canucks’ record books. With the season finale set for Wednesday night at Rogers Arena against the Vegas Golden Knights, all that remains is a single point to crown Hughes as the most prolific defenseman in team history.
It’s a symbolic moment that offers Canucks fans a reason to cheer amid a campaign that fell short of playoff dreams. More importantly, it serves as a reminder that with Quinn Hughes wearing the ‘C’, the future of the franchise has never looked more promising.
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