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• Capitals' John Carlson: Supplies helper in Detroit

  13H ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson posted a primary assist and a plus-2 rating in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. Carlson contributed an even-strength helper on Ethen Frank's second marker of the game to tie the score at 2-2 midway through the final stanza. The 35-year-old Carlson has now registered a goal and five points over his last five contests from his usual top-pairing role. The 2008 first-round selection is on pace for 68 points, which would be his most since 2021-22, when he produced 17 goals and 54 assists across 78 regular-season games.

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• Capitals' John Carlson: Three-point outburst in win

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson had a goal and two assists in a 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. Carlson made it 4-0 in the third period when he wired a high slap shot past Dennis Hildeby from along the right boards. Carlson has seven goals, 20 assists and 65 shots in 30 games. He continues to climb the scoring list from the blue line, and he's on pace for his third 70-point season in the NHL.

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• Capitals' John Carlson: First point after absence

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two hits, four PIM and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Jets. Carlson didn't have a great game, but he was able to get on the scoresheet in his second contest after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old defenseman continues to provide quality offense in a top-pairing role this season. He's at 24 points (six on the power play), 62 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 28 appearances.

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• Capitals' John Carlson: Ready to return Thursday

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson (upper body) is set to play against Carolina on Thursday. Carlson was a game-time decision after missing the Capitals' past three matchups. He has six goals and 23 points in 26 appearances in 2025-26. Dylan McIlrath is expected to be a healthy scratch Thursday due to Carlson's return.

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• Capitals' John Carlson: Game-time decision Thursday

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Carolina on Thursday, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network. Carlson has missed the last three games with the injury. He has six goals and 17 assists, including five helpers on the power play, across 26 appearances this season. If Carlson is unable to go, look for Dylan McIlrath or Declan Chisholm to enter the lineup.

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