Cole Hutson made his NHL debut in the Capitals’ 4-1 win over Ottawa, scoring an empty-net goal to seal the victory. He had 16:24 of ice time on 21 shifts including power play shifts and earned the game’s third star. We’ll let these video tweets tell the story.
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📍 District of Cole-umbia pic.twitter.com/f2rCwQVBC7
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 18, 2026
Cole Hutson is so fun to watch pic.twitter.com/WthvjFEL7E
— MF Isles (@MF1sles) March 19, 2026
WHAT A WAY TO END THE NIGHT 👏
Cole Hutson collects his first NHL goal, and his family couldn’t be happier! pic.twitter.com/Lb9tvOKL3c
— NHL (@NHL) March 19, 2026
Cole Hutson’s highlights in his debut. From puck drop to handshake line. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/ahZ9AffsoQ
— Capitals Replays (@CapitalsReplays) March 19, 2026
Tom Wilson had a gift for Cole Hutson after his impressive NHL debut 😂 pic.twitter.com/DKJLPTTsTO
— Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) March 19, 2026
Boston Hockey Blog’s Eli Cloutier examined Hutson’s debut in his PuckStack on substack.
● WTOP.com Defenseman Cole Hutson impresses in his NHL debut, then scores at the end for the Capitals
● SportsNet.ca Cole Hutson scores in NHL debut as Capitals beat Senators
Cole Eiserman‘s time as a Terrier has ended as the 2024 Islanders’ first-round draft pick has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract. He’s the fourth Terrier to make an early departure to begin a pro career since Saturday’s season-ending loss.
Eiserman’s contract, reported to be for $3.23M, begins with the 2026-27 season and he would have to play any games this season for the Isles’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport on an ATO contract.
Eiserman’s two-year totals were 43 goals and 21 assists in 64 games. Sixteen of his goals came on power plays, mostly on one-timers (or “no-timers” as Bernie Corbett calls them) from the right face off circle.
As a freshman, Eiserman was a driving force in BU’s run to the national championship game. He led all NCAA rookies and all Terriers with 25 goals, finishing fifth among all NCAA rookies with 36 points. Eiserman was named to Hockey East’s All-Rookie and All-Academic teams.
● NHL.com Eiserman signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Islanders
►► In The Athletic’s ranking of the top drafted prospects for each NHL team, New Jersey’s list has #1 Mikhail Yegorov, #4 Shane Lachance and #8 Conrad Fondrk.