Quinn Hughes is the first player to hit 30 points this NHL season

With a goal and an assist, Hughes is now alone at the top for the most points.

With a goal and an assist, Quinn Hughes played a significant role in the 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. After the game, he has now reached 22 assists and 8 goals, totaling 30 points, which is the highest in the NHL this season. Hughes becomes the third defenseman in NHL history to reach 30 points in less than 20 games. Al MacInnis and Bobby Orr are the other two defensemen to achieve this feat.

Most points in NHL 2023/24: 
◉ Quinn Hughes (30)
◉ David Pastrnak (29)
◉ J.T. Miller (29)
◉ Nikita Kucherov (28)
◉ Elias Pettersson (28) 

The Vancouver Canucks have had a strong start to the season with a record of 13-5-1. They currently have three players in the top 5 for the most points in the season so far, indicating a promising season for the Canucks. Hughes himself stated after the game that he was pleased with the point record but emphasized that he doesn't focus on individual achievements; rather, he is solely concerned with the team's success. This demonstrates a clear team-oriented mindset in Vancouver this season, aiming to be focused and win it all.

The next task in the pursuit of another victory will be Wednesday night when they visit Colorado.