Lane Hutson
D MTL
Wed 1/15/25 2:07 AM

Hutson notched three assists, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Hutson has a goal and eight assists during his five-game point streak, which includes a pair of three-point efforts. The 20-year-old picked up a helper in each period Tuesday, assisting on goals by Mike Matheson, Kirby Dach and Cole Caufield. For the season, Hutson is up to 35 points (14 on the power play), 49 shots on net, 56 blocked shots, 21 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 43 appearances. He looks like the real deal while occupying spots on the top pairing and first power-play unit, so fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to roster him or have him in their active lineup.

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Sun 1/12/25 12:14 AM

Hutson had a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Dallas.
EDGE Analysis
Hutson worked a back-and-forth with Nick Suzuki, who set up Patrik Laine's tally. It was the fourth consecutive game on the scoresheet for the defenseman, who has five points during the streak and leads the team with 14 power-play assists.

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Sat 1/11/25 10:30 AM

Hutson had an assist, one shot on net and two blocks in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
The Capitals had the numbers during a rush in overtime, but Hutson broke up a pass that led to Montreal's 2-on-1 break and the game-winning goal by Nick Suzuki. After a four-game dry spell, Huston has points (one goal, four assists) in three consecutive games. The rookie blueliner ranks second on the team with 28 assists, including a team-high 13 on the power play.

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Tue 1/7/25 11:41 AM

Hutson scored an even-strength goal and added two power-play assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
It's the first three-point performance of the rookie's career, although Hutson needed a little help on the goal -- his passing attempt from the corner instead deflected into the back of the net off Quinn Hughes' skate. Hutson has three multi-point efforts across his last 10 games, a stretch in which he's popped for two goals and 10 points, including six power-play helpers.

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Sat 1/4/25 11:44 PM

Hutson logged an assist, two shots on net, one block and one hit in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Hutson quickly turned a Colorado offensive-zone turnover into a 2-on-1 opportunity for Montreal that resulted in a Cole Caufield tally. The helper snapped a four-game point drought for the rookie blueliner. Despite the mini-drought, Hutson remains third in the league among rookies with 27 points over 39 outings.

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Tue 12/24/24 12:35 AM

Hutson scored a goal on two shots and blocked a shot in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Hutson threw a puck to the net that deflected off the stick of a Blue Jacket for Montreal's second goal. It was the second tally in the last five games for the rookie, who failed to score on 33 shots over the first 29 games. The goal extended Hutson's point streak to five games, during which he has two goals and five assists.

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Sat 12/21/24 11:11 PM

Hutson recorded a power-play assist and at even-strength helper in Saturday's 5-1 win Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Hutson had a pair of the assists in the first period, extending a point streak to four games, during which the rookie blueliner has six points. Going back a bit further, Hutson has 14 points over the last 12 outings. He leads Montreal in assists (24) and power-play helpers (12).

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Fri 12/20/24 11:20 PM

Hutson notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Hutson continued a strong run of offense -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in 10 of the last 11 games, racking up a goal and 11 assists in that span. He set up Patrik Laine for the game-winning goal in Friday's contests. Hutson is up to 23 points (10 on the power play), 36 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-16 rating through 32 appearances. There's still work for him to do defensively, but he's already got plenty of offense, so fantasy managers who can weather his poor plus-minus rating shouldn't hesitate to have him active.

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Tue 12/17/24 11:30 PM

Hutson had two power-play assists, one shot, two blocks and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Hutson assisted on two power-play tallies by Patrik Laine, which were 50 seconds apart in the second period. The blueliner has 10 points over his last 10 outings and ranks second in the league among rookies with 22 points.

Lane Hutson
D MTL
Sat 12/14/24 11:55 PM

Hutson scored a goal on one shot in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg.
EDGE Analysis
Hutson gave Montreal an early lead in the first period when his wrister from the circle beat Connor Hellebuyck glove side. It was the rookie defenseman's first NHL tally, and his teammates made sure he got the puck for his trophy case. He's been knocking on the door all season. Hutson has points in eight of the last night outings and is up to one goal and 19 assists through 30 appearances.