Hutson Gets the Pregame Spotlight as Buffalo Looms

The Canadiens are setting the table for a Buffalo matchup that feels bigger than a standard pregame item. Hutson is front and center here, which tells you Montreal is still leaning on young talent to shape the night. In this league, the pregame notes usually matter because they hint at usage, health, and who the coaching staff trusts when the puck drops. Buffalo gets the other side of the chessboard, and that is where the real story starts.