Career match points ratio: Hutson is at the same stage as Fox, Makar, Hughes, and Karlsson.

Canadiens fans went to bed late last night.

The game presented in Salt Lake City started at 9:10 PM (Quebec time) and ended around 11:45 PM.

But even though we had to stay up late… It was worth it, because Lane Hutson put on quite a show against André Tourigny’s team.

The small defenseman collected three assists in the beautiful victory for the Canadiens and extended his lead at the top of the rookie scoring leaders, ahead of Macklin Celebrini and Matvei Michkov.

Hutson has 35 points so far, while the other two each have 31.

With his game yesterday, Hutson is now averaging 0.82 points per game since the start of his career.

That’s excellent for a defenseman… Especially for a 20-year-old.

But it’s also worth noting that there are only four other defensemen (drafted after 2000 and who have played at least 40 games) who have a ratio of at least 0.8 points per game in the NHL since the beginning of their respective careers.

We’re talking about Cale Makar (1.07), Quinn Hughes (0.94), Adam Fox (0.85), and Erik Karlsson (0.81).

What a lineup:

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It’s funny, but the four defensemen named above all have something in common.

They have all won (at least) once the Norris Trophy since they started playing in the National Hockey League, and they are also the last four recipients of the trophy.

It’s crazy really:

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Seeing Lane Hutson as part of that group is certainly a good sign for the future… And it’s no coincidence that people are starting to say he will lift the Norris Trophy one day.

Hutson is the talk of the town right now:

The sample size is small, and everyone will agree on that level.

Hutson has only played 45 games in his NHL career… But at the same time, it’s hard to believe he won’t be able to improve because the talent is there.

That’s especially what is (really, really) exciting for the Canadiens and their fans.

In brief

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