Connor McMichael explains viral pointing moment before Cole Hutson's first NHL goal: 'You only get one chance to score in your first NHL game'

"Cole Hutson made history in his Washington Capitals debut, scoring his first NHL goal - a rare empty-net, power-play tally - with 26 seconds remaining in the game."

"Hutson said, '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.'"

"McMichael clarified, 'I think my stick was on the ice, but I only had one hand on my stick, so he definitely made the right choice.'"

"[McMichael is] doing everything other than pulling flares out and saying, 'Do not pass me the puck,'” said Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery."

Cole Hutson made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals, scoring an empty-net, power-play goal with 26 seconds left in the game. Although he intended to pass, circumstances forced him to shoot. On a two-on-one with Connor McMichael, Hutson felt he had no choice as McMichael was not in a position to receive the puck. McMichael humorously gestured against receiving the puck, and Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery found the situation amusing, highlighting McMichael's reluctance to score.

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