Mike Matheson says the key to Lane Hutson fitting in during his late-season arrival is to defer to the veterans in the locker room, but show off everything he can do when the game begins. [La Presse]
Rob Hutson, Lane’s father, confirmed that the defenceman will play tonight in Detroit. [YouTube]
Reports are that Luke Tuch has chosen to sign with the Canadiens, but we still await the official announcement. [Sportsnet]
The Canadiens will be dealing with something new in 2024-25: expectations. [The Athletic]
Who has been the most disappointing Canadiens player this season? [Montreal Gazette]
Around the league and elsewhere
The NHL playoff picture will have a lot more clarity after a busy Monday schedule. [Sportsnet]
Marie-Philip Poulin’s go-ahead goal didn’t stand as the winner, but Danielle Serdachny came up clutch in overtime to claim gold for Canada at the Women’s World Championship. [TSN]
Laila Edwards was named tournament MVP after co-leading the event with six goals. [IIHF]
Finland got back on the Women’s Worlds podium thanks to a great effort from goaltender Sanni Ahola in the Bronze Medal Game. [IIHF.com]
Cutter Gauthier signed his entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks. [TSN]
Boston Bruins defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct. [NHL.com]
