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• Capitals' John Carlson: Two apples in win

  7D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson picked up two assists in an 8-1 win over the Blues on Saturday. Carlson has 11 points, including nine assists, and 30 shots in 14 games this season. He sits in a six-way tie among blueliners for 10th in scoring. Carlson is trending toward his first 60-plus point season since 2021-22.

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• Capitals' John Carlson: Banks assist Sunday

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson registered a power-play assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Carlson picked up his third point in four games by setting up Alex Ovechkin on the man advantage in the opening frame. Carlson has been held off the scoresheet only three times through 11 contests, and he leads Washington's blueliners in points with nine. The 34-year-old generated 52 points while skating in all 82 regular-season games in 2023-24, and if he can stay healthy again, he's on pace to easily surpass that output. Carlson's 25:56 of ice time per game comfortably leads the team.

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• Capitals' John Carlson: Helps on power play

  16D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson had a power-play assist, two shots on net, three blocks and one hit in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens. Carlson combined with Alex Ovechkin on a power play early in the second period that led to Tom Wilson's goal to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead. It was the second consecutive game with an assist for Carlson, who has six apples through nine games to go along with two goals.

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• Capitals' John Carlson: Garners assist in win

  18D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers. Carlson had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two games after opening the year on a five-game streak. The 34-year-old set up Nic Dowd late in the third period for an empty-net tally. Carlson has two goals, five assists, 20 shots on net, 13 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating across eight contests this season. His spot on the top power-play unit is likely to be more secure if Jakob Chychrun (upper body) misses time, though Carlson would also have to adjust to a new defensive partner at even strength.

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• Capitals' John Carlson: Extends point streak

  25D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson tallied a goal and added four shots during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers. Carlson has posted two goals and six points and has scored in each of Washington's first five games to start the 2024-25 season. The 34-year-old might not lead the NHL in ice time like he did during the 2023-24 campaign, but the Capitals continue to lean heavily on Carlson in all situations. The New Jersey native remains a top-end fantasy producer from the back end and should provide plenty of dividends for fantasy managers.

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