Hughes scored a goal on nine shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.
Hughes gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the second period and set up J.T. Miller on the game-winner in overtime. The goal was Hughes' first of the season, and he's up to four points, 13 shots on net, seven blocks and a plus-1 rating through four appearances. While he hasn't displayed much consistency yet, Hughes has the talent to exceed a point-per-game pace as he did with 17 goals and 92 points in 82 regular-season outings in 2023-24.