Ben Hutton
D VGK
Wed 3/20/24 2:24 AM

Hutton scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
This was Hutton's second game in a row in the lineup after a stretch of 29 straight absences, 16 of which were due to an upper-body injury. With the Golden Knights fading, head coach Bruce Cassidy has turned to the veteran Hutton over Zach Whitecloud for a third-pairing role. Hutton has two goals, 10 points, 53 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 33 appearances, but he'll need to be good in all zones to stay in the lineup.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Fri 3/15/24 12:48 AM

Hutton has not played since he was activated from injured reserve Feb. 12.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton is stuck in the unenviable role of a seventh defenseman. He nearly had a chance to get in the lineup when Alec Martinez (undisclosed) went on injured reserve, but the Golden Knights' trade for Noah Hanifin closed that door quickly. Hutton hasn't played in 2024 and has nine points through 31 outings this season.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Mon 2/12/24 10:56 PM

Hutton (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton was activated before Monday's contest against Minnesota but ended up being a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old has now been absent for 16 straight games, but he could get back in the lineup soon. Hutton has nine points in 31 games this season. He is unlikely to see more than a bottom-four role.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Thu 1/4/24 3:29 PM

Hutton (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton hasn't played since last Thursday, so he's eligible to be activated before Saturday's contest versus the Islanders. In the meantime, Brayden Pachal might remain in the lineup against the Panthers on Thursday. Hutton has a goal and nine points in 31 appearances in 2023-24.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Sat 12/30/23 3:39 PM

Hutton (upper body) is considered week-to-week, according to Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton was injured in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kings. He has registered nine points, 46 shots on goal and 42 blocked shots over 31 games this season. Brayden Pachal will replace Hutton in the lineup Monday against Seattle.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Fri 12/29/23 1:32 PM

Hutton suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Kings, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton logged just 6:37 of ice time prior to the injury, blocking three shots. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's Winter Classic in Seattle. If Hutton can't play, Brayden Pachal figures to enter the lineup on the third pairing for his first game action since Dec. 15.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Sun 12/24/23 1:35 PM

Hutton notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton is fresh off of signing a two-year contract extension Friday, solidifying his place as a bottom-four defenseman on a contender. He's earned the job security, racking up five helpers over his last seven games while adding solid defensive work. Hutton's at nine points, 45 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 17 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 29 appearances this season.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Fri 12/22/23 4:08 PM

Hutton signed a two-year, $1.95 million contract extension with Vegas on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton has a goal, eight points, nine hits and 37 blocks in 28 contests this season. The 30-year-old's been a decent bottom-four option for the Golden Knights and has also seen time on the second power-play unit. Hutton, who is in the second season of a two-year, $1.7 million deal, could have become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he didn't agree to an extension.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Mon 12/18/23 12:02 AM

Hutton logged two assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton helped out on a Jack Eichel goal in the first period as well as Nicolas Roy's power-play marker in the second. This was Hutton's first multi-point effort of the season, and he's racked up four helpers over eight games in December. The 30-year-old remained in the lineup with Alec Martinez returning from a lower-body injury, but Hutton could get shuffled out when Kaedan Korczak (lower body) is healthy. Hutton has six points, 41 shots on net, 33 blocks and a plus-4 rating over 26 appearances.

Ben Hutton
D VGK
Mon 12/11/23 1:59 AM

Hutton notched an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Hutton set up a Jonathan Marchessault tally in the second period to tie the game at 1-1. While he's listed on the top pairing, Hutton saw just 15:13 of ice time in this contest. If Kaedan Korczak's lower-body injury costs him time, Hutton could see his minutes rise again going forward. Through 23 outings this season, Hutton has five points, 41 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a plus-6 rating.