Lane Hutson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Lane Hutson is an NHL defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Lane Hutson has 12 goals, 66 assists and 78 points in 82 games, worth 15.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An elite offensive defenseman, Lane Hutson has quickly established himself as a high-impact blueliner in his young career. In his current season, he has posted an impressive 78 points in 82 games, driving play with a league-leading 22.8 GAR.
His primary value comes from his exceptional even-strength offense, contributing +12.4 GAR in that category. At just 22, Hutson projects as a cornerstone for the Canadiens' defensive corps, consistently generating offense from the backend.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 162 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 2, Pick 62 — MTL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 12 | 66 | 78 | +36 | 34 | 124 | 9.7% | 23:46 | 57.3% | 10.4 | 0.8 | 15.7 | 2.81 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +11.4 | -0.3 | +2.6 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 96th, GAR 99th, WAR 99th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 12 | 66 | 78 | 15.7 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 6 | 60 | 66 | 12.7 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Lane Hutson has been worth 15.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 99th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+11.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.7 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lane Hutson's GAR this season?
Lane Hutson has been worth 15.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players.
What is Lane Hutson's WAR this season?
Lane Hutson has been worth about 2.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Lane Hutson have this season?
Lane Hutson has 12 goals and 66 assists for 78 points in 82 games this season.
Is Lane Hutson a good defenseman?
Lane Hutson ranks in the 99th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (15.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Lane Hutson's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Lane Hutson has accumulated 28.5 career GAR and 146 points.
When was Lane Hutson drafted?
Lane Hutson was drafted in 2022 — Round 2, Pick 62 — MTL.