There are only two NHL games on the schedule on Wednesday, Oct. 14 — but one of them is worth watching for a specific reason. When the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals face off, it’ll be the first time that…
Brothers Lane Hutson and Cole Hutson are set to face each other for the first time in an NHL matchup on October 14, 2026, when the Montreal Canadiens play the Washington Capitals. Both brothers play as defensemen and were selected in the second round of their respective NHL Drafts. According to NHL.com, the contest marks the first time the two have ever competed against one another in a game.
Lane Hutson, the older brother born in February 2004, was drafted 62nd overall by Montreal in 2022 and signed an eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension. Cole Hutson, born in June 2006, was drafted 43rd overall by Washington in 2024 and debuted in the NHL in March 2026.
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