Amid the final 10 games of the NHL regular season, the Montreal Canadiens have a good chance at the playoffs; they scored a 4-2 shocker against the Panthers in Florida on Sunday.

Now with 51 assists in his rookie season, Lane Hutson is closing in on the team’s rookie defenceman record of 55 set by Chris Chelios in 1984-85.

The Coates Talent League begins this weekend, with Victoria and Tasmania’s top young talent to be put on show.

Adrian Cole has joined ... Academy after an eye-catching performance in the U17 Futures match on the MCG. Burton will play a full season at the Jets after graduating from Caulfield Grammar ...

Caufield ended a four-game goal drought with his third-period tally. The 24-year-old winger has had the occasional dry spell this season but has mostly been consistent in a top-six role. He's up to 34 ...