<div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/341646.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> Quinn Hughes, the Vancouver Canucks captain, has been making waves in the NHL this season with his outstanding performance. His tally of 30 points not only leads the NHL but is especially noteworthy considering he's a defenseman. This achievement is even more impressive given the stage of the season. Hughes' skills on the ice caught the attention of not just hockey enthusiasts but also the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. <div align='center'><blockquote class=instagram-media data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz5chjUMvR3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link data-instgrm-version=12 style= background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);><div style=padding:16px;> <a href=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz5chjUMvR3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link style= background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%; target=_blank> <div style= display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;> <div style=background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;></div> <div style=display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;> <div style= background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;></div> <div style= background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;></div></div></div><div style=padding: 19% 0;></div><div style=display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;><svg width=50px height=50px viewBox=0 0 60 60 version=1.1 xmlns=https://www.w3.org/2000/svg xmlns:xlink=https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink><g stroke=none stroke-width=1 fill=none fill-rule=evenodd><g transform=translate(-511.000000, -20.000000) fill=#000000><g><path d=M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631></path></g></g></g></svg></div></a></div></blockquote></div> <q>Two points and two new #Canucks fans tonight!</q> <h2>Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle Impressed By Hughes' Performance</h2> During a surprise visit to a Canucks game in Vancouver, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, with Harry participating in the pregame puck drop ceremony, witnessed Hughes' impressive play. Meghan was reportedly so taken by Hughes' performance and charisma that she requested Prince Harry introduce her to the 24-year-old defenseman after the game. This interaction indicates the significant impression Hughes made on the Duchess. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/CanucksArmy/status/1726840152604209291?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> <q>Instant Reaction: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle watch Quinn Hughes become the NHL point leader</q> The source close to the royal couple mentioned that Prince Harry seemed unfazed by Meghan's interest in Hughes, happy to see her enjoying the game. The couple plans to attend more games in the near future, showing their growing interest in the sport. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/PRiMETIMESNOOP_/status/1727024836231549002?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> <q>#BREAKING: 🚨 According to a source close to the couple, Meghan was 'very' impressed by #Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes' skills and charisma on the ice last night, and even asked Harry to introduce her to the 24-year-old defenseman after the game. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the Vancouver Canucks game on Monday night, but it seems that the Duchess of Sussex had more than just hockey on her mind. The source added that Harry did not seem to mind Meghan's interest in Hughes, and that he was happy to see her enjoy the game and be happy for once. The couple plans on attending more games in the near future.</q> <h2>Hughes In The Middle of a Career Defining Season</h2> On the professional front, Hughes has been instrumental in leading the Canucks to success, including a recent victory over the San Jose Sharks. Although scoring a goal and an assist might seem modest for Hughes, it continues his eight-game point streak, where he's accumulated 4 goals and 10 assists. His contribution was crucial in the Canucks' 3-1 win over the Sharks, with JT Miller scoring a goal assisted by Hughes. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1726822882750210123?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> <q>No such thing as a difficult angle for Quinn Hughes. 🤷‍♂️</q> Hughes' performance this season is pivotal for the Canucks' aspirations to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 bubble season. Given their current form, the team is well-positioned to make it to the playoffs, though their performance beyond that remains to be seen. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/spittinchiclets/status/1726783528916951236?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> <q>Quinn Hughes is number one by a MILE for the Norris race 🏃‍♂️</q> <a href='https://www.puckreporter.com/vancouver-canucks/Duchess-Of-Sussex-Meghan-Markle-Appears-To-Take-Her-Shot-With-Vancouver-Canucks-Defenseman-Quinn-Hughes-In-Front-Of-Prince-Harry-After-Standout-Performance?fbclid=IwAR33Bp_phGOvbUo5oO4c6HQCc7QaXpehmF905GBJ3ZD01LNRdgAFmejYkFU' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>As Read On Puck Reporter - Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle Appears To Take Her Shot With Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Hughes In Front Of Prince Harry After Standout Performance</a>