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Teen Sensation Cole Hutson Shines in NHL Debut

3/20/2026

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Cole Hutson made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals on March 20, 2026, scoring an empty-net goal in a 4-1 win against the Ottawa Senators.
The 19-year-old defenseman was selected 43rd overall in the 2024 NHL Draft and signed a three-year entry-level contract worth $2.82 million.
Hutson previously played at Boston University, scoring 80 points in 74 games and winning the Tim Taylor Award for top NCAA freshman.
He also led the IIHF World Junior Championship in scoring with 11 points in 2025, marking a significant milestone for him and teammate Alex Ovechkin.

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Cole Hutson made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals on March 20, 2026, scoring an empty-net goal in a 4-1 win against the Ottawa Senators.
The 19-year-old defenseman was selected 43rd overall in the 2024 NHL Draft and signed a three-year entry-level contract worth $2.82 million.
Hutson previously played at Boston University, scoring 80 points in 74 games and winning the Tim Taylor Award for top NCAA freshman.
He also led the IIHF World Junior Championship in scoring with 11 points in 2025, marking a significant milestone for him and teammate Alex Ovechkin.