Habs bleu-liner led all League freshmen in assists, points, average ice time, and takeaways last month
By Montreal Canadiens PR
@CanadiensMTL News Release
MONTREAL – The NHL announced on Tuesday that Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has been named Rookie of the Month for March.
The Habs rearguard recorded one goal and 14 assists for 15 points in 14 games, leading all rookies in the latter two categories. Hutson also led all first-year players in average ice time, with 23:22 per contest, and in takeaways with nine.
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The 21-year-old beat out forwards Matvei Michkov and Cutter Gauthier for the nod.
With five goals and 54 assists so far this season, Hutson is leaving his mark in his debut campaign. He ranks third all-time in assists among NHL rookie defensemen, and his 59 points rank him 10th all-time among first-year blue-liners in the League.
This is the second time Hutson has claimed the Rookie of the Month honor, having also won it for December.
Hutson was drafted in the second round (62nd overall) in 2022 by Montreal.
