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Lane Hutson Ties Canadiens Record for Multi-Point Playoff Games by a Young Defenceman

The two assists lifted him to nine points in 10 playoff games with Montreal up 2-1 entering Game 4.

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May 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates with teammates including defenseman Lane Hutson (48) after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) prepares for a face-off against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre.

Overview

  • NHL PR said Hutson logged his third career multi-point playoff game Sunday, tying Mathieu Schneider for the most by a Canadiens defenceman before age 23.
  • The 22-year-old had two assists in the Canadiens’ 6-2 Game 3 win over the Sabres, giving him nine points in 10 postseason games.
  • Montreal leads the series 2-1 with Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday at the Bell Centre.
  • A photo from the arena showed the 5-foot-9 Hutson next to 7-foot-9 NCAA center Olivier Rioux, creating a dramatic height contrast that drew wide attention.
  • Drafted 62nd in 2022, Hutson won the 2025 Calder Trophy and has not missed a game since debuting, posting 78 points across 82 games this season.