Lane Hutson did it 24 hours ago, and now it was Logan Mailloux’s turn. The Canadiens defenseman picked up a first-period assist in his first NHL game.
He picked up the assist on Alex Newhook’s two-on-one goal with Brendan Gallagher.
Here’s the sequence:
Newhook’s new goal-scoring high, Mailloux’s first League point!
New career high in goals for Newhook, first career point for Mailloux! #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/iVmZ6SHmtO
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) April 16, 2024
On the sequence, it was he who initiated the zone exit that led to Gallagher and Newhook’s two-on-one. Not bad, eh?
During his rookie year in the AHL, Mailloux earned a spot in the league’s All-Star Game and currently ranks third in the AHL in scoring among defensemen. He also ranks fourth among all rookie positions.
In Brief
– Ayoye.
“C’est-tu Denis Lemieux de ” Slapshot ” dans le net?! ” https://t.co/I0C2e3GWot
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) April 16, 2024
– Things aren’t going well for the Coyotes.
Patrik Koch is reportedly leaving the Coyotes, will other players follow suit?https://t.co/fVMlPmY9S1
– HABS AND NHL (@HABSETLNH) April 16, 2024
– Ah well.
There’s not a single NMC on the team, per CapFriendly. Surely a coincidence!
– Sean Gordon (@MrSeanGordon) April 16, 2024