Three points on his return: Lane Hutson's injury didn't seem to affect him at all

Tonight, we knew that Lane Hutson was back in the Boston University line-up.

But was he 100%? The short answer: yes, he was!

The young star scored a goal and two assists. On his return to action, he collected three points in a 5-2 victory for his team. It was the team’s first home game of the season.

“I am him”, Hutson probably said to himself.

Lane Hutson with a three-point game tonight (1G & 2A ) after coming back from injury pic.twitter.com/vbi0S7O0f3

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) October 28, 2023

The Canadian prospect not only collected points, he also gave opponents headaches.

Whether with his spin-o-rama or otherwise, he dominated.

Lane Hutson doing Lane things. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/M8ZP3KCvoJ

– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) October 27, 2023

Oh, and I forgot! He’s ready to play on the Montreal power play!

Habs fans will be excited to see this Lane Hutson highlight.

powerplay drop pass!!! (sorry I had to) pic.twitter.com/BXkvDuQOKK

– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) October 28, 2023

It’s all well and good to talk about Alexandre Burrows’ power play, but before tonight’s games, he was 13th in the NHL with an efficiency average of 20.7%.

This time last year, the PP was converting 4.8% of its opportunities…

The CH is 14th on the power play. Some can now let go of the negative pic.twitter.com/3Ja4RFNqMA

– Maxim Lapierre (@Lappy14) October 27, 2023

Getting back to Hutson, in addition to his two assists and goal, he took eight shots on net, seven of which hit the target. No, his injury doesn’t seem to be bothering him. Good news, then, because he’s got to play.

His development must be considered paramount by the Montreal Canadiens.

Hopeful Macklin Celebrini, who is tipped as the top prospect in the upcoming draft, had another strong game for BU and has good chemistry with the CH prospect. The latter was an accomplice to the forward’s goal.

#Habs prospect Lane Hutson got his second point of the game on this play. He’s up to 1G and 1A in one period of play since returning from injury. https://t.co/CVWmVZkNSQ

– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) October 27, 2023

Extension

Another Canadian prospect playing for the Terriers is Luke Tuch. Alex’s brother is a bit in Hutson’s shadow, but he plays inspired field hockey. As Grant McCagg points out, he’s made excellent use of his speed and size in all three zones. He even scored the insurance goal in an empty net.

Luke Tuch has been playing well in recent matches. Utilizing his speed and size to make an impact in all three zones. Needed to be more consistently competitive and that appears to be happening.

– Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) October 27, 2023