Lane Hutson leads NHL rookies with 51 points

Lane Hutson is leading NHL rookies with 51 points this season and is a strong contender for the Calder Trophy. Georges Laraque believes Hutson will win if he reaches 60 points, despite competition from Macklin Celebrini. Hutson recently set a Canadiens rookie record with two assists in a game, surpassing Mats Naslund's previous mark. He has 17 games left to score nine points to meet Laraque's threshold. Scott Wheeler from The Athletic has moved Hutson to the top of his Calder Trophy rankings, reflecting his impressive performance. NHL.com also lists Hutson as the frontrunner for the award.