# Ben Hutton supplants Scott Mayfield in Islanders’ lineup

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ben-hutton-supplants-scott-mayfield-in-islanders-lineup/
- Published: 2026-11-08T07:59:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T08:23:36+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/sports/ben-hutton-supplants-scott-mayfield-in-islanders-lineup/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Ben Hutton debuted in place of Scott Mayfield.
- Mayfield had been central to the penalty kill.
- Returning forwards could intensify the roster squeeze.

## Summary

Ben Hutton made his Islanders debut against the Devils on Saturday, taking Scott Mayfield’s place in the lineup and partnering Matt Kessel on defence. Mayfield was a healthy scratch, a notable decision given his recent role on the penalty kill and the Islanders’ 5-4 overtime loss.

Mayfield led the team in ice time on the penalty kill in the three games after Ryan Pulock was injured, during which the unit stopped 10 of 11 chances. The Islanders killed four penalties against New Jersey, using three defencemen, while a roster squeeze is approaching as Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie near returns; placing Pulock on injured reserve could create space.

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