Vancouver Canucks star defenseman Quinn Hughes had an injury scare during the second period of Tuesday night's game against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

Hughes appeared hurt after battling for the puck near the boards with Jets star Mark Scheifele. Hughes grabbed his shoulder before leaving the ice and heading to the Canucks' locker room. Expand Tweet

A Vancouver staff member immediately rushed to the ice to check on Hughes, who was in clear pain. Hughes, however, managed to get up and skate to the bench on his own.

Seeing Hughes leave the game looking hurt was not a great sight for the Canucks and their fans, but they later got some good news when the 26-year-old blueliner returned to action. It appears that Hughes did not suffer any serious injury during that play

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