Quinn Hughes has five-point night to lead Vancouver Canucks to 10-1 blowout win over Sharks

Quinn Hughes has five-point night to lead Vancouver Canucks to 10-1 blowout win over Sharks

 Quinn Hughes had a five-point night, scoring one goal and adding four assists, to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 10-1 blowout win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

Hughes' performance was the highlight of a night where eight different Canucks players scored goals. Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist, Anthony Beauvillier also scored twice, and J.T. Miller had a goal and two assists. Andrei Kuzmenko, Sam Lafferty, Pius Suter, and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Vancouver.

The Canucks dominated the game from the start, scoring four goals in the first period and six more in the second. Hughes was involved in all four of the Canucks' first-period goals, and he added two more assists in the second.

Hughes' five-point night was the first five-point game by a Canucks defenseman since Jeff Brown in 1995. It was also the most points scored by a Canucks defenseman in a single game since Alexander Edler had five points in 2009.

"He's a dynamic player," Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau said of Hughes. "He's got so much skill, and he's so smart with the puck. He's a special player."

Hughes was named the game's first star for his performance.

"It felt good," Hughes said of his five-point night. "I was just trying to make plays and help the team win. It's a lot of fun when you're winning and everyone is scoring goals."

The Canucks' win over the Sharks was their fifth in their last six games. They are now in second place in the Pacific Division, behind the Seattle Kraken.

The Sharks, on the other hand, are struggling. They have lost 10 straight games to start the season, which is one loss away from tying the NHL record for most losses to start a season.

Hughes' five-point night a sign of his growing importance to the Canucks

Hughes is just entering his fourth season in the NHL, but he is already one of the most important players on the Canucks' roster. He is a dynamic offensive player who can create scoring chances for himself and his teammates. He is also a solid defender who is able to play against the top lines in the league.

Hughes' five-point night against the Sharks was a sign of his growing importance to the Canucks. He is becoming a go-to player for the Canucks in all situations, and he is a key reason why the team is having success this season.

The Canucks are building around Hughes

The Canucks are clearly building their team around Hughes. They have signed him to a long-term contract, and they have surrounded him with other talented young players, such as Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, and J.T. Miller.

The Canucks are still a young team, but they have the potential to be a contender in the Pacific Division for years to come. Hughes is a key part of that future.

Hughes' five-point night a highlight of a dominant performance by the Canucks

The Canucks' 10-1 win over the Sharks was one of their most dominant performances of the season. The team was clicking on all cylinders, and they were able to score goals from all over the ice.

Hughes' five-point night was the highlight of the Canucks' performance, but there were other notable contributions from other players as well. Boeser had two goals and an assist, Beauvillier also scored twice, and Miller had a goal and two assists.

The Canucks' win over the Sharks was a sign of the team's potential. They are a young and talented team, and they are starting to come together. Hughes is a key part of the Canucks' future, and he is one of the most exciting players in the NHL to watch.

Hughes' five-point night also a reminder of the Canucks' offensive potential

The Canucks have one of the most explosive offenses in the NHL. They have a number of players who can score goals from all over the ice, and they are able to generate a lot of scoring chances.

Hughes is a key part of the Canucks' offense, but he is not the only one. Pettersson, Boeser, Miller, and Kuzmenko are all capable of scoring 30 or more goals in a season.

The Canucks' offense is one of the reasons why they are a contender in the Pacific Division this season. They are able to score goals in bunches, and they can put up big numbers on any given night.

Hughes' five-point night was a reminder of the Canucks' offensive potential. The team has a number of players who can score goals, and they are able to generate a lot of scoring chances. The Canucks