Canucks place defenceman Quinn Hughes in COVID-19 protocol

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) protects the puck from Detroit Red Wings right wing Carter Rowney (37) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Detroit. (Paul Sancya/AP)

The Vancouver Canucks have placed defenceman Quinn Hughes in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, the team announced on Monday.

Hughes, 22, has two goals and 32 assists in 45 games for the Canucks this season.

The Canucks return to action following the All-Star break on Tuesday at home against the Arizona Coyotes.

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