Hutson Chips In as Canadiens Fall in D.C.
Defenceman logs team-high minutes and a two-point night but Montréal comes up short in a one-goal loss
Lane Hutson had the puck on his stick early and often for Montréal, finishing with 1 goal, 1 assist for 2 points in a loss. He led his team in ice time, skating 24:06 (team high among skaters) and led the defence group in minutes; he logged 25 shifts. Hutson’s offence came at even strength (his goal) and on the power play (his assist), with 3 shots on goal, 1 takeaway, 1 blocked shot and 2 penalty minutes. Montréal lost 5-4 in Washington, so Hutson’s multi-point night wasn’t enough to secure the result. Through seven games this season he has 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points and averages 26.4 minutes of ice time per game, so this two-point effort fits with the offensive production shown in his early-season numbers.