Stats for player Hutson, Cole #44 (D) - Washington Capitals - 2026 Playoffs
| Height: | 5'11'' |
| Weight: | 175 lbs. |
| Shoots: | L |
| Born on: | June 28, 2006 |
| Age: | 19 |
| Birthplace: | St. Louis, None |
| Salary: | $0.873M |
| Cap Hit: | $0.941M |
| NHL.com: | Go |
Statistics - 2026 Playoffs
| GP | GM | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | GWG | S | Hits | Blks | SPCT | P/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Update
Hutson scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs.Analysis
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| Date | News | Advice |
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| April 8, 2026 | 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. | None |
| April 2, 2026 | 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. | None |
| March 29, 2026 | 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. | None |
| March 18, 2026 | 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. | None |
| March 15, 2026 | Hutson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals, the team announced Sunday. - Hutson's season with Boston University came to an end Saturday with the team's loss in the Hockey East tournament. The 19-year-old finished his sophomore season with 10 goals and 22 assists in 35 games. His contract begins this season, so it wouldn't be too surprising to see him debut when the Capitals next are in action, Wednesday against the Senators. | None |
| March 3, 2026 | Hutson was named the Hockey East Defender of the Week on Tuesday. - Hutson had three assists over two games in Boston University's weekend sweep over Boston College. Hutson is up to 30 points in 32 outings this season. While down from his 48-point performance in 39 contests a year ago, the 19-year-old blueliner has still impressed in his sophomore campaign. BU's struggles this year leave them as a question mark to make the NCAA Tournament, unless they win the Hockey East Tournament to get an automatic bid. Should the Terriers' season end early, all eyes will be on Hutson and the Capitals, as he could offer his team a boost on the blue line in their pursuit of a playoff spot if he signs his entry-level deal. | None |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | Hutson scored a goal and added an assist in Boston University's 5-3 win over the University of New Hampshire on Saturday. - Hutson has shown no ill effects after his head injury during the World Junior Championship. He's up to nine goals and 27 points in 30 appearances for the Terriers this season, and he had four points in three games with Team USA during the WJC. Hutson's offense is down from last year's 48-point effort in 39 contests, but that is likely a product of the Terriers' struggles more than it is something the defenseman can control on his own. | None |
| Jan. 2, 2026 | Hutson (head) will be back in the lineup for Team USA's quarterfinal matchup with Finland on Friday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. - Hutson missed the Americans' previous two contests after suffering a scary head injury. Selected by the Caps in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft, the 19-year-old blueliner has been lighting it up for Boston University this year, racking up seven goals and 13 helpers in 18 games. | None |
| Dec. 27, 2025 | Hutson took a shot to the back of the head and was hospitalized for treatment following his exit from Team USA's game versus Switzerland on Saturday, Jon Morosi of NHL Network reports. - The severity of Hutson's injury won't be known until later, but he was responsive as he left the ice. His status for the remainder of the tournament is unclear. | None |
| Nov. 22, 2025 | Hutson scored twice on 10 shots in Boston University's 4-3 overtime win over Northeastern University on Saturday. - Hutson has had no hesitation to shoot this season, racking up seven goals and 11 helpers in 14 games. The 19-year-old blueliner continues to be a leader for the Terriers, and it's encouraging to see him find plenty of consistency on offense with a pace a touch better than the one he showed in a 14-goal, 48-point freshman season (39 games). | None |
| Nov. 2, 2025 | Hutson scored a goal and added four assists over two games as Boston University was swept by the University of Maine this weekend. - Hutson had a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-4 loss, then added three helpers in an 8-5 loss Saturday. The 19-year-old is up to 13 points over nine games to begin the season for the Terriers, setting a similar pace to last year when he had 14 goals and 48 points over 39 appearances. The 19-year-old defenseman looks to be a promising scorer from the blue line, which should make Capitals fans happy in a few years. | None |
| Oct. 6, 2025 | Hutson was named the Hockey East Player of the Week on Monday. - Hutson's sophomore season is off to a hot start, as the defenseman has a goal and three assists over two games. He's up to 50 points over 40 career collegiate contests. | None |
| April 30, 2025 | Hutson is set to represent the United States during the 2025 IHF World Championship, Team USA announced Wednesday. - Hutson supplied 14 goals, 48 points and 64 PIM across 39 appearances with Boston University as a freshman in 2024-25. Washington selected him with the No. 43 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. This tournament is a great opportunity for Hutson to challenge himself against NHL-caliber talent. He contributed three goals and 11 points across seven outings with Team USA for the 2025 World Juniors. That was the most assists and points of any defenseman in the tournament, which helped America capture the gold medal. | None |
| Feb. 11, 2025 | Hutson was named the tournament MVP after recording three goals and two assists in the two Beanpot games, Chris Peters of Flo Hockey reports Monday. - Hutson is putting together an impressive rookie campaign at Boston University, registering eight goals and 20 helpers in 26 games for the Terriers. Selected by the Caps in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old blueliner will likely spend another year or two in college before making the jump to the NHL ranks. | None |
| June 29, 2024 | Hutston was the 43rd overall pick by the Capitals in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday. - The success of Hutson's older brother Lane, first with Boston University and now with the Montreal Canadiens, enhanced Cole's draft stock. Like his brother, Huston is an offensive-minded defender, evidenced by his 14 goals and 50 points in 63 games for the US NTDP this season. Cole doesn't possess the dynamic qualities on the ice you will see from Lane at times, but he's more physical and further ahead of where Lane was defensively at the same age. Hutson will follow in his brother's footsteps and join the Terriers this fall, where he is expected to play for at least a couple of years. | None |
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| Date | Opponent | State | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 2026 15:00 EDT | at PIT | Pre-game | 2025/2026 Regular Season |
| Apr 12 2026 15:00 EDT | PIT | Pre-game | 2025/2026 Regular Season |
| Apr 14 2026 19:00 EDT | at CBJ | Pre-game | 2025/2026 Regular Season |
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| Date | Key | Old Value | New Value |
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| 2026-04-09 | analysis | 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 | |
| 2026-04-09 | update | Hutson scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs. | |
| 2026-04-03 | analysis | 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 an | |
| 2026-04-03 | update | Hutson tallied a goal and fired seven shots on net in Thursday's 7-3 loss to New Jersey. | |
| 2026-03-29 | analysis | 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. | |
| 2026-03-29 | update | Hutson logged two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights. | |
| 2026-03-23 | Weight | None lb | 175 lb |
| 2026-03-23 | Jersey Number | 44 | |
| 2026-03-19 | injury_note | ||
| 2026-03-19 | Salary Cap Hit | $0.000M | $0.941M |
| 2026-03-19 | Salary | $0.000M | $0.873M |
| 2026-03-19 | Injury Text | ||
| 2026-03-19 | analysis | 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 c | |
| 2026-03-19 | update | Hutson scored a power-play empty-net goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Senators. | |
| 2026-03-15 | analysis | Hutson's season with Boston University came to an end Saturday with the team's loss in the Hockey East tournament. The 19-year-old finished his sophomore season with 10 goals and 22 assists in 35 games. His contract begins this season, so it wouldn't be too surprising to see him debut when the Capitals next are in action, Wednesday against the Senators. | |
| 2026-03-15 | update | Hutson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals, the team announced Sunday. | |
| 2026-03-03 | analysis | Hutson had three assists over two games in Boston University's weekend sweep over Boston College. Hutson is up to 30 points in 32 outings this season. While down from his 48-point performance in 39 contests a year ago, the 19-year-old blueliner has still impressed in his sophomore campaign. BU's struggles this year leave them as a question mark to make the NCAA Tournament, unless they win the Hock | |
| 2026-03-03 | update | Hutson was named the Hockey East Defender of the Week on Tuesday. | |
| 2026-02-15 | analysis | Hutson has shown no ill effects after his head injury during the World Junior Championship. He's up to nine goals and 27 points in 30 appearances for the Terriers this season, and he had four points in three games with Team USA during the WJC. Hutson's offense is down from last year's 48-point effort in 39 contests, but that is likely a product of the Terriers' struggles more than it is something | |
| 2026-02-15 | update | Hutson scored a goal and added an assist in Boston University's 5-3 win over the University of New Hampshire on Saturday. | |
| 2026-01-02 | analysis | Hutson missed the Americans' previous two contests after suffering a scary head injury. Selected by the Caps in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft, the 19-year-old blueliner has been lighting it up for Boston University this year, racking up seven goals and 13 helpers in 18 games. | |
| 2026-01-02 | update | Hutson (head) will be back in the lineup for Team USA's quarterfinal matchup with Finland on Friday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. | |
| 2025-12-27 | injury_note | Hutson took a shot to the back of the head and was hospitalized for treatment following his exit from Team USA's game versus Switzerland on Saturday, Jon Morosi of NHL Network reports. | |
| 2025-12-27 | analysis | The severity of Hutson's injury won't be known until later, but he was responsive as he left the ice. His status for the remainder of the tournament is unclear. | |
| 2025-12-27 | Date Injured | 2025-12-27 | |
| 2025-12-27 | update | Hutson took a shot to the back of the head and was hospitalized for treatment following his exit from Team USA's game versus Switzerland on Saturday, Jon Morosi of NHL Network reports. | |
| 2025-12-27 | Injury Status | DAY-TO-DAY | |
| 2025-12-27 | Injury Text | Head | |
| 2025-12-27 | Injured | No | Yes |
| 2025-11-23 | analysis | Hutson has had no hesitation to shoot this season, racking up seven goals and 11 helpers in 14 games. The 19-year-old blueliner continues to be a leader for the Terriers, and it's encouraging to see him find plenty of consistency on offense with a pace a touch better than the one he showed in a 14-goal, 48-point freshman season (39 games). | |
| 2025-11-23 | update | Hutson scored twice on 10 shots in Boston University's 4-3 overtime win over Northeastern University on Saturday. | |
| 2025-11-02 | analysis | Hutson had a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-4 loss, then added three helpers in an 8-5 loss Saturday. The 19-year-old is up to 13 points over nine games to begin the season for the Terriers, setting a similar pace to last year when he had 14 goals and 48 points over 39 appearances. The 19-year-old defenseman looks to be a promising scorer from the blue line, which should make Capitals fans happy | |
| 2025-11-02 | update | Hutson scored a goal and added four assists over two games as Boston University was swept by the University of Maine this weekend. | |
| 2025-10-06 | analysis | Hutson's sophomore season is off to a hot start, as the defenseman has a goal and three assists over two games. He's up to 50 points over 40 career collegiate contests. | |
| 2025-10-06 | update | Hutson was named the Hockey East Player of the Week on Monday. | |
| 2025-10-06 | injury_note | ||
| 2025-10-06 | analysis | ||
| 2025-10-06 | update | ||
| 2025-10-06 | Injury Status | ||
| 2025-10-06 | Pickable | No | Yes |
| 2025-10-06 | Active in League | No | Yes |
| 2025-10-06 | Position | D | |
| 2025-10-06 | Franchise | 2025 Unknown Unknown | 2025 Washington Capitals |
| 2025-09-09 | prospect | No | Yes |
