Al-A'mash (may Allah have mercy on him) also mentioned the hadith in the same way, but in it is: He was asked.
(b) From Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) is reported the hadith about the night prayer of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his reciting Surah al-Baqarah, Surah Al Imran and Surah al-Nisa' in a single rak'ah.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 4687