Looks like the Canucks are looking toward having a great run leading to the mid season with a recent 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks from November 5th. This not only adds to the Canucks win streak, but has solidified a certain player on the team as an NHL MVP candidate.
Contribution Report Card | Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks
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Let’s recap a bit of the game and what went down. From the start to the end the Canucks really showed that they were both determined and hungry for the win. From looking at the games highlights, the Ducks started off with getting the first point of the game in the first period. However, The Canucks responded back with fury later into the period as they outmaneuvered and scored two wins against the ducks before the end of the first period. From then on for the entire game the Canucks followed through with three other goals for the 2 periods after. Looking back at the highlights, You can tell that after that first win the ducks got against the Canucks, they really took that personal.
Overall the Canucks did really good. However, Vancouver Canucks defender Quinn Hughes, really had a big night and as showed promise as an early NHL MVP candidate. During the game, Hughes picked up an assist on three of the five Canucks goals, giving him a total of 300 assists in his career so far. One of these assists was during the beginning of the second period where Hughes really let his skills show as he helped get the 3rd point of the game.
Quinn Hughes lets it rip. 👊 pic.twitter.com/YQtKIOxkAd
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Something to note is that it took 376 games total that Hughes has played in to get his 300 assists. From what some analysts say this makes him the third fastest defence-man in NHL history. This puts him in the top 3 along with Bobby Orr and Brian Leetch who were able to get to where Hughes was faster.
Fastest defencemen to 300 career assists, NHL history
Bobby Orr (346 games)
Brian Leetch (368 games)#Canucks Quinn Hughes (376 games)
Paul Coffey (377 games) pic.twitter.com/qzn1IV7sD5— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) November 6, 2024
Let’s just acknowledge the fact that with this alone he proven to everyone that he is one of if not the top candidate this year for the next NHL MVP. If he keeps this momentum up this for the rest of the season, then what people are saying of him being a MVP for this season become a reality. But the question is can he do it? Well, seeing how he’s been playing and training these past few years, I can personally say that yes he can do it.