Hutson notched two assists, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.
Hutson set up Ryan Leonard's second goal of the game -- ultimately the game-winner -- and an Ilya Protas power-play tally. The 19-year-old Hutson has had no trouble adjusting to the NHL so far with 10 points, 21 shots on net, 13 hits and a minus-4 rating over 12 appearances. He will retain rookie status for 2026-27 and will be looking to match his brother Lane Hutson's achievement of bringing home the Calder Trophy next year.
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Capitals' Cole Hutson: Deposits empty-netter
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Hutson scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs.
Hutson has netted two of his three goals into a vacant cage so far. The 19-year-old blueliner's instincts on offense are still apparent, as he's earned eight points, including five on the power play, over his first 11 outings. He's added 19 shots on net, 11 hits, four blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. Hutson continues to see sheltered minutes on the third pairing, but he looks ready to step into a larger role if necessary.
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Capitals' Cole Hutson: Lights lamp in loss
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Hutson tallied a goal and fired seven shots on net in Thursday's 7-3 loss to New Jersey.
Hutson tallied his first goal since his NHL debut to put the Capitals on the board Thursday. Overall, the 19-year-old rising star is up to two goals, six points, 15 shots on net and nine hits across eight games this season. He took a big step forward in Thursday's contest, nearly doubling his career total for shots on net. Hutson remains a must-roster player in all dynasty-based fantasy formats and he also provides solid streaming value in leagues that value offensive contributions more than category coverage.
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Capitals' Cole Hutson: Earns first multi-point game
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Hutson logged two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
Hutson has had little trouble adjusting to the NHL so far, earning a goal and four assists, all on the power play, over his first six games. The 19-year-old defenseman has added eight shots on net, eight hits and a minus-2 rating. Hutson is seeing sheltered minutes on the third pairing for now, especially since the Capitals' blue line is a strength for the team, but his upside is already obvious. He'll be a popular late-round dart throw in fantasy drafts next fall for managers who expect him to follow the example his older brother, Lane Hutson, established as a rookie in 2024-25 with the Canadiens.
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Capitals' Cole Hutson: Scores in NHL debut
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Hutson scored a power-play empty-net goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Senators.
Hutson logged 16:24 of ice time and handled bottom-four minutes in his NHL debut, capping it off with the Capitals' second empty-netter. The 19-year-old blueliner won't be asked to do too much and may not be a lock to play every game down the stretch. He will primarily compete with Declan Chisholm and Timothy Liljegren for a spot in the lineup. Prior to turning pro, Hutson put up 32 points in 35 contests with Boston University this season.
