Cole Hutson's Exciting NHL Debut with the Capitals
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Cole Hutson is still getting used to the idea his days at Boston University are over, but the 19-year-old defenseman will make his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET MNMT, SN, TVAS).
“I’m super nervous,” Hutson said after the morning skate. “I don’t know what it’s going to be like yet, but I think once I get the first shift out of the way, I’ll be all right.”
Hutson, who was selected in the second round (No. 43) of the 2024 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Washington on Sunday.
He was paired during practice Tuesday with veteran defenseman Matt Roy and worked at the point on the second power-play unit. Coach Spencer Carbery said Hutson will take a regular shift and get a chance to utilize his offensive skills on the power play.
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