Sunday Habs Headlines: Lane Hutson’s overtime goal wins Hockey East title

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Montreal Canadiens news and notes

• Lane Hutson led Boston University to a Hockey East championship, first with a tying goal on a one-timer, and then this [GoTerriers.com]:

• Vincent Lecavalier’s role with the team initially involved evaluating NHL players on video. As his tenure has gone on, he’s increasing;y become involved in evaluating draft prospects. [La Presse]
• Josh Anderson’s game has grown under Martin St- Louis. [Montreal Gazette]
• Samuel Montembeault is taking over the number-one role. [The Hockey Writers]

Around the league and elsewhere

• The top bid for the Ottawa Senators is reportedly above $900 million. [32 Thoughts]
• The Columbus Blue Jackets are the first team to be mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. [NHL.com]
• Canadian defenceman Sophie Jacques is this season’s winner of the Patty Kazmaier Award as the NCAA top female hockey player. [NHL.com]
• Connor McDavid stands out from the rest of the field with more than his goal and point totals. [Sportsnet]
• Connor Bedard netted the eighth hat trick of his draft season. [Sportsnet]