Sportsnet makes a statement on Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes

During the loss last night, Quinn Hughes recorded three assists and three shots to reach the 90-point mark for the first time in his National Hockey League career.

According to Sportsnet Stats, Hughes sits fifth in the NHL since 2019-20 with most games with three or more assists at 21. Meanwhile, the four names ahead of him are all forwards - Connor McDavid, Artemi Panarin, Leon Draisaitl and Nikita Kucherov.

Hughes also made a bit of NHL history on Wednesday night too. The Canucks captain passed Paul Coffey and jumped into second for most three-assists games in a defenceman's first 362 career games with 21. Bobby Orr currently hold the record at 25 games.

The 24-year-old sits nine points away from his first 100-point season and it may be tough to reach that mark, given the Canucks only have three games remaining in the regular season. However, 95 points is certainly a reachable target to finish the season with.

Hughes and the Canucks will return to action on Saturday for the final Hockey Night in Canada of the 2023-24 regular season as they take on the Edmonton Oilers. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on Sportsnet.