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• Capitals' John Carlson: Banks assist Sunday

  1D 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

  4D 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

  6D 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

  14D 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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• Capitals' John Carlson: Notches two points

  24D ago • By RotoWire

  Carlson tallied a power-play goal, an even-strength assist and four shots during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils. Carlson opened the scoring off the draw during Washington's first power play of the season. The 34-year-old notched 10 goals and 52 points during the 2023-24 regular season and should be in line to lead the team's defense corps in scoring again this season. The arrivals of Matt Roy (lower body) and Jakob Chychrun should help the Capitals spread the ice time around more evenly and help keep Carlson fresh as the season progresses.

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