Canadiens’ Lane Hutson leads and learns in playoff run
Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens is making a significant impact in the playoffs despite his small stature. He has drawn comparisons to hockey legends and is recognized for his offensive talent and playmaking abilities. Hutson's self-criticism highlights his commitment to improvement, even as he helps lead his team in a challenging playoff series.
- ▪Lane Hutson scored his third goal of the playoffs in an overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
- ▪He has been compared to hockey greats like Guy Lafleur and Bobby Orr for his skill and playmaking ability.
- ▪Despite his size, Hutson is noted for his defensive capabilities and hard work on the ice.
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Open this photo in gallery:Lane Hutson netted his third goal of the playoffs on Monday night, in the Montreal Canadiens' overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHe looks like a matador on ice, his slight figure baiting bullish forecheckers with a red sweater before dodging them with an almost arrogant swish of the hips. The spectators even say Olé. Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens forces you to think in metaphors, because the last thing he looks like is a hockey player. With a perhaps generously listed height of 5-foot-9, he is dwarfed not only by his teammates but by most of the sportswriters in his postgame scrums. His “playoff beard” is a few wisps of mustache.
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