In a dynamic display of hockey, Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks showcased his skills by scoring twice, including a career-high 15th goal with Blueger setting the screen, in an attempt to narrow the gap against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite Hughes' efforts, which brought the score to 5-3 with his wrist shot through traffic, the Golden Knights responded swiftly with Brett Howden scoring on a 2-on-1 break, assisted by Kolesar's perfect pass, extending their lead to 6-3. The game was marked by rapid exchanges and a strong offensive play from both teams, with the Golden Knights ultimately maintaining their lead.
Man, Quinn Hughes can flat out play. He made a play out of nothing, and scored his second tonight to cut VGK lead to 5-3 but Howden answers and it's 6-3.
24 seconds after the Canucks scored, Vegas said that's enough π€― https://t.co/c1JnLYErWz
Hughes won't quit. With Blueger setting the screen, the captain wheels and lets a wrister go for his career-high 15th goal. The joy lasted 24 seconds. Howden scores on a 2-on-1 break. Mercy. 6-3. #Canucks
BRETT HOWDEN. 6-3 Vegas. Another quick response. And boy did they need it. Great transition look for the fourth line, and a perfect pass from Kolesar.
The Golden Knights answer immediately yet again. This team is feeling it right now. Kolesar to Howden on the 2-on-1 for the backdoor tap in. 6-3 Vegas
Fourth line comes right back and delivers the answer in transition. Brett Howden, 6-3.
Hughes is dragging the Canucks back into this game
We've gotten to the point where Quinn Hughes skates around with the puck and throws it through screens in front of the goalie. Unfortunately, that's a very effective form of offense. 5-3
Quinn Hughes scores his second of the night on a wrist shot from the point through traffic. 5-3
Quinn Hughes. 5-3 Vegas. Hughes just keeps his legs moving, and throws one to the net through a lot of traffic.
Second of the night for Quinn Hughes. Carried it around the point and let it go. 5-3