Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has become the 10th rookie blueliner in the NHL to record a 60-point season. Hutson achieved the feat just 4:43 into the first period of Tuesday’s game against the Florida Panthers.

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With Cole Caufield on pace for a career-high season in points, we expect the Habs' young star to keep producing against a Panthers team starting its backup goalie.

The Montreal Canadiens are battling with the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets to clinch the final Eastern Conference spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Play

MONTREAL – The NHL announced on Tuesday that Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has been named Rookie of the Month for March.

Montreal has the best odds to make the playoffs at DraftKings Sportsbook among the five teams between 74 and 77 points in the East. The Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues could only be fighting for wild-card positioning if they keep picking up points.

Jiricek, the No. 6 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets, was acquired by the Wild in a trade on Nov. 30, 2024. He has a goal and an assist in six NHL games with Minnesota this season, and 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 59 regular-season games with the Wild and Blue Jackets. -- Jessi Pierce

The Canadiens seem to be at a tipping point in their playoff push, and the need to correct themselves quickly is extremely urgent.

Currently, the Flames are projected to hold the 16th overall selection in the draft, according to Tankathon. Yet, as the playoff race unfolds, this position is far from settled. The Flames face significant challenges as they strive for playoff eligibility, representing both risk and reward for Canadiens fans.

The five teams headed toward dead last and the best lottery odds for a top pick that could be James Hagens, Matthew Schaefer, or someone else. Pierre had an update on coaching hot seats, which will be of interest to a few of the teams that regularly grace this section.