Hutson Gets a Power-Play Assist, but Canadiens Fall in OT
Montreal's blueliner finishes minus two as Winnipeg ends its slide at the Bell Centre with a 5-4 overtime win.
Lane Hutson picked up one assist on the power play, but it came in a night that ended in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets at the Bell Centre.
The Canadiens defenceman played 24:14, second among Montreal's 18 skaters and second among the team's six defencemen. He had one shot on goal, two blocked shots and two giveaways, and he took two penalty minutes. His evening finished at minus 2.
All of his production came with the man advantage. At even strength he had no points, one shot on goal and two shot attempts. On the power play he had the one assist and no shots.
His 24:14 was a little under his season average of 24.9 minutes. Coming in, he had 3 goals and 11 assists in 15 games, and he was plus 6 on the year. One assist fits the pace of a player who has collected 14 points in 15 games.
The Canadiens (9-3-3) took a point and extended their run of games with a point, but Winnipeg broke a skid with the win.