NEW YORK (AP) — Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the 2024-25 Calder Trophy on Tuesday as the NHL’s rookie of the year. Hutson led rookies in scoring with six goals and 60 assists in his inaugural NHL season as the Canadiens made a surprise return to the playoffs this season.

Lane Hutson led all rookies with 66 points, and his 60 assists tied the single-season NHL record for most by a rookie defenseman.

Ivan Demidov is emerging as a strong contender for the 2025 Calder Trophy, following Lane Hutson’s historic win for the Montreal Canadiens. With a promising debut after joining from the KHL, Demidov’s rise fuels hopes of back-to-back rookie honours for the franchise.