NHL Norris Trophy Contenders
The NHL recently revealed the contenders for this year’s Norris Trophy, with three athletes vying for the honor. Among them, however, the Montreal Canadiens’ Lane Hutson was notably absent from the list, despite a stellar season where he netted 12 goals and an impressive 66 assists—culminating in a total of 78 points and a remarkable plus-36 rating across 82 games.
Rasmus Dahlin’s Performance
In stark contrast, one of the Canadiens’ adversaries in the playoff series, Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres, is indeed a finalist for the prestigious award. Dahlin’s performance this season has been outstanding, contributing 19 goals and 55 assists for a total of 74 points, while posting a plus-18 rating over 77 games. His impactful play has been instrumental in the Sabres achieving a noteworthy 50-23-9 record, marking a significant improvement for the team this year.
Canadiens’ Playoff Journey
As the Canadiens continue their playoff journey in the second round, they are now focused on countering Dahlin’s contributions as they look to bounce back from a Game 1 defeat to the Sabres, which ended with a score of 4-2. With the series still in its early stages, the Canadiens are eager to regroup and seize the opportunity to level the series in Game 2.
