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The Capitals defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Wednesday at Capital One Arena in Cole Hutson’s NHL debut. With the win, Washington improved to 7-1-1 in its last nine games at home.

Hutson, 19, logged 16:24 of ice time, led Capitals defensemen with three shots on goal and scored into an empty net for his first career goal. Hutson became the fourth defenseman in franchise history to score a goal in his NHL debut and the first since Christian Djoos on Oct. 11, 2017. In addition, Hutson (19 years, 263 days as of Wednesday) is the second-youngest defenseman in Capitals history to score in his NHL debut, behind only Scott Stevens (18 years, 188 days on Oct. 6, 1982).

Schedule & Availability

Friday, March 20

10:30 a.m. – Optional pregame skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Saturday, March 21

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Sunday, March 22

10:15 a.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena

12:30 p.m. – Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT, NHLN

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Monday, March 23

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Schedule subject to change. Updated schedule information will be announced on @CapitalsPR

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25-26 Media Guide

Latest Videos

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Rasmus Sandin | January 4

Wilson and Thompson | Olympics 2026

Caps Clips

March 19, 2026

Washington Capitals: Caps Overcome Ottawa, 4-1 / Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps Morning Skate

NHL.com: Thompson makes 34 saves, Capitals defeat Senators / Hutson’s parents have priceless reaction to Capitals defenseman’s 1st goal / Capitals don special Cherry Blossom jerseys for annual event / Hutson to make NHL debut with Capitals against Senators

Washington Post (from AP): Defenseman Cole Hutson impresses in his NHL debut, then scores at the end for the Capitals / Ovechkin scores his 922nd goal and Hutson scores in his debut as the Caps beat the Senators 4-1

Associated Press: Defenseman Cole Hutson impresses in his NHL debut, then scores at the end for the Capitals / Ovechkin scores his 922nd goal and Hutson scores in his debut as the Caps beat the Senators 4-1

The Athletic: 16 stats: The Blue Jackets have arrived as a legitimate Stanley Cup dark horse (Washington Capitals mentioned) / The 5 most consistent NHL goalies this season, and what makes each unique (Logan Thompson mentioned)

Sportsnet: Capitals’ Hutson gets candid about NHL debut: ‘Super nervous all night’

Daily Faceoff: Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin ties NHL record for most 25-goal seasons / Capitals’ Cole Hutson to make NHL debut on Wednesday against Senators

The Hockey News: NHL Power Rankings:

The Hockey News – Washington: Takeaways: Hutson Shines & Scores In NHL Debut, Ovechkin & Thompson Power Capitals Past Senators / With Hutson Joining The Mix, Capitals Power Play Will Have New Look & Expectations: 'Someone Has To Take The Bull By The Horns' / Cole Hutson To Make NHL Debut For Capitals vs. Senators; Lineup Notes

The Score: Ovechkin ties NHL record for most 25-goal seasons

WTTG-TV FOX 5: Washington Capitals celebrating start of cherry blossom season at tonight's game

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):                        

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery | Postgame / Cole Hutson | Postgame / Tom Wilson | Postgame / Logan Thompson | Postgame / Spencer Carbery | March 18 / Rinkside Update | Anthony Beauvillier / Two-Man Advantage | March 18

Monumental Sports Network: Caps Postgame Live on the Cherry Blossom Night player arrivals, MSE Foundation Auction, specialty jerseys & merchandise / Caps Postgame Live on the Cherry Blossom Night jerseys / Caps Postgame Live featuring Craig Laughlin in the Cherry Blossom specialty jersey / Caps Pregame Live on the Cherry Blossom Night player arrivals & MSE Foundation Auction / Cole Hutson set for NHL debut / Spencer Carbery on Cole Hutson’s NHL debut

Capitals Radio Network: Caps This Morning | March 19 / Afternoon ReCAP | March 18

ESPN: On Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut

TSN: On Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut

Sportsnet: On Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut

NHL Network: On Cherry Blossom Night & MSE Foundation Auction (6 p.m.)

NHL Network Radio: On Cherry Blossom Night & MSE Foundation Auction (6 p.m.)

WRC-TV NBC 4: On Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut (11 p.m., 2 a.m.)

WTTG-TV FOX 5: On Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut (7 a.m.) / On the MSE Foundation Cherry Blossom Auction (4 a.m., 6 a.m., 7 a.m.) / Recapping Cherry Blossom Night with Capitals director of marketing & special initiatives Morgan Hannell (10 p.m.) / Previewing Cherry Blossom Night with Capitals director of marketing & special initiatives Morgan Hannell (6 p.m.) / Hendrix Lapierre ahead of Caps-Senators (5 p.m.) / Previewing Cherry Blossom Night from Capital One Arena (5 p.m.) / Previewing Cherry Blossom Night from Capital One Arena with Capitals director of marketing & special initiatives Morgan Hannell (4 p.m.)

WJLA-TV ABC 7: On Alex Ovechkin tying Gordie Howe’s record for most 25-goal seasons and Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut (11 p.m., 12 a.m.)

WUSA-TV CBS 9: Cherry Blossom Night as the day’s uplifting story (5 a.m.) / On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Night player arrivals and Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut (11 p.m.) / Previewing Cherry Blossom Night (12 p.m., 6 p.m.)

DC News Now: On Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut and Alex Ovechkin tying Gordie Howe’s record for most 25-goal seasons (10 p.m.)

106.7 The Fan: Spencer Carbery on The Sports Junkies