Canadians defenceman Hutson the NHL’s rookie of the month for December

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He ranks third among NHL rookies in points with two goals and 24 assists.

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Published Jan 01, 2025  •  1 minute read

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson (48) skates with the puck as Florida Panthers centre Sam Reinhart (13) pursues during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson (48) skates with the puck as Florida Panthers centre Sam Reinhart (13) pursues during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Photo by Lynne Sladky /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has been named the NHL’s rookie of the month for December.

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The 20-year-old had two goals and 11 assists in 14 games. Hutson was a second-round draft pick of Montreal in 2022.

He ranks third among NHL rookies in points with two goals and 24 assists.

Philadelphia Flyers’ Matvei Michkov leads with 12 goals and 17 assists in 29 games ahead of San Jose Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini with 12 goals and 15 assists in 27 games.

Hutson of Holland, Mich., reached the scoresheet in 10 of 14 games in December, including a pair of five-game point streaks.

Michkov was the NHL’s rookie of the month in October followed by Celebrini in November.

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