Cole Hutson Sets Up Three Capitals Goals in 7-4 Loss to Devils
The Washington defenceman kept finding teammates all night, but New Jersey pulled away on the road at Capital One Arena.
Cole Hutson did his part from the back end for the Capitals, finishing with three assists in a 7-4 loss to the Devils. He had no goals and ended the night at even plus/minus.
Hutson played 21:29 over 21 shifts, third among Washington's 18 skaters and second among the team's six defencemen. Two of his assists came at even strength, and the third came on the power play. He also put three shots on net and blocked one.
The three points stand out against his season line. He came in with 5 goals and 10 assists in 18 games, so this night alone accounted for a fifth of his assists. His ice time was a little above his season average of 19.5 minutes per game.
Washington is now 10-8-0, holding the third wild-card spot and on a two-game losing streak. Hutson gave them offence from the blue line, but it was not enough to offset seven goals against.