"Yeah, I was pumped. Didn't really want to shoot it, to be honest. I was looking to pass the whole time, but you got to get your first one eventually. So, just happy it went in."
"He is the second-youngest defenseman in franchise history (19y, 263d) to score in his debut, behind only Scott Stevens (18y, 188d). Before hitting the back of the net, he had already become the ninth-youngest defender in franchise history to make their debut."
Cole Hutson, a 19-year-old defenseman, made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals against the Ottawa Senators, scoring his first goal into an empty net with 26 seconds remaining in a 4-1 victory. Initially hesitant to shoot, Hutson was encouraged by teammate Connor McMichael to take the shot. Alex Ovechkin was the first to congratulate him. Hutson achieved this milestone in front of his parents and was named Third Star of the game. He became the second-youngest defenseman in franchise history to score in a debut and ranks among the youngest players in various Capitals franchise records.
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