In a remarkable season, the Montreal Canadiens have received significant offensive contributions from their defensemen, particularly Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson. Dobson recently scored two goals against the New York Islanders, bringing his season total to 40 points. This milestone marks a noteworthy achievement for the Canadiens, as it is the first time in a decade that the team has two defensemen surpassing 40 points.
Recent Milestones by Canadiens Defensemen
Before this season, the last time the Canadiens had two defensemen reach 40 points was during the 2015-2016 season. At that time, P.K. Subban (51 points) and Andrei Markov (44 points) were the key players.
Additional Contributions from Mike Matheson
Mike Matheson is also making a strong impact this season, currently sitting at 28 points. He is on track to surpass 30 points, a feat not achieved by a Canadiens defenseman since 2011. The last players to reach this mark were:
- P.K. Subban (38 points)
- Roman Hamrlik (34 points)
- James Wisniewski (30 points)
If Matheson continues his scoring pace, he could push past 40 points, contributing to an unprecedented scenario where three defensemen score 40 points in a single season. This achievement has not occurred since the 1986-1987 season, when Larry Robinson, Gaston Gingras, and Chris Chelios all reached the milestone together.
A Historic Season for Montreal Defensemen
Historical context shows that Robinson achieved this remarkable feat multiple times alongside teammates Guy Lapointe and Serge Savard during the 1970s. As the season progresses, the Canadiens fans are eagerly watching their defensemen strive for these substantial point totals.
