Lane Hutson's incredible rookie season reached new heights on Wednesday.
During the Montreal Canadiens' regular season finale against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes, Hutson recorded his 60th assist of the 2024-25 campaign, tying him with Larry Murphy for most assists by a rookie defenceman.
Lane Hutson reached the 60-assist mark to tie an NHL record and help the @CanadiensMTL close in on a playoff berth. #StanleyCup
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Murphy had 60 assists across 80 games as a member of the Los Angeles Kings in 1980-81.
The 21-year-old Hutson now has 66 points this season, good enough to place him in a tie for fourth on the all-time list for points by a rookie blueliner.
Murphy leads the way with 76 points (1980-81), New York Rangers' Brian Leetch is second with 71 (1988-89) and Gary Suter of the Calgary Flames is third with 68 (1985-86). Buffalo Sabres defenceman Phil Housley also recorded 66 points as a rookie in 1982-83.
Montreal selected the native of Holland, Michigan in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft. Hutson recorded two assists over two games with the Habs last season.
