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Capitals' John Carlson: Records two helpers
Carlson logged a pair of assists and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Carlson continues to roll in January. He has five helpers over his last three games and a total of one goal and 13 assists in his last 11 outings. For the season, the 36-year-old defenseman is up to nine goals, 34 assists, 102 shots on net, 70 blocks, 24 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 49 appearances in his usual top-four role.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Reaches 600-assist mark in career
Carlson logged two helpers, four shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
With the effort, Carlson became the 21st blueliner in NHL history to earn 600 assists. He achieved the milestone in his 1,135th game. He's done good work recently with a goal and 10 helpers over his last nine outings. For the season, the 36-year-old is at 40 points (eight on the power play), 100 shots on net, 67 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 47 contests.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Plates two helpers in loss
Carlson supplied two assists, put three shots on net and had two blocks in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
Carlson played a hand in both goals scored by Jakob Chychrun in Saturday's contest. With the pair of helpers, Carlson now has 29 assists, 38 points, 96 shots on goal and 66 blocks across 45 games this season. The assistant captain has nine points over his last seven games and has remained a steady source for category-coverage stats in the process. He is on track to secure 60-plus points this season, which would mark his first time doing so since the 2021-22 regular season. Carlson should continue to provide solid fantasy production across the remainder of the regular season.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Supplies two assists
Carlson logged two assists and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Carlson has racked up a goal and four assists over his last three outings to bounce back from a five-game slump. The defenseman had a hand in goals by Anthony Beauvillier and Ethen Frank in the first period as the Capitals leaned on their depth to establish an early lead. Carlson is up to 34 points (nine goals, 25 helpers) with 80 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating across 41 appearances in 2025-26.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Two points in Monday's win
Carlson produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 7-4 win over the Ducks.
The veteran blueliner helped set up what proved to be the game-winner for Alex Ovechkin in the second period, before flipping home an empty-netter from deep in his own end in the third. Carlson snapped a brief five-game point drought with the effort, and on the season, he's collected nine goals and 31 points in 39 contests.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Five points in last four games
Carlson scored a goal in a 7-3 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.
He wired a snap shot from the top of the right circle 23 seconds into the second frame and beat Igor Shesterkin stick side. Carlson has a point in each of his last two games (one goal, one assist) and five points, including two goals, in his last four outings. Overall, his 11.4 shooting percentage remains bloated -- his career average over 1,121 regular-season games is a tidy 6.3. However, Carlson's current scoring pace is as good as what he put up in his late 20s, so we'll take everything we can get from this 35-year-old.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Supplies helper in Detroit
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
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
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
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
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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Capitals' John Carlson: Could return Thursday
Head coach Spencer Carbery said Wednesday that Carlson (upper body) could play in Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Carlson has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury, but he'll be in the mix to suit up in Thursday's home game. The Capitals will presumably monitor how he feels during and after Thursday's morning skate, and it wouldn't be surprising if he were a game-time decision. Over 26 appearances this season, Carlson has recorded six goals, 17 assists, 38 blocked shots, nine hits and six PIM while averaging 22:52 of ice time.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Won't play Sunday
Carlson (upper body) isn't in the lineup for Sunday's home matchup against Columbus, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Carlson will miss his third game in a row, with his next chance to return to the lineup coming at home Thursday versus the Hurricanes. Due to his absence, Dylan McIlrath will suit up Sunday and skate next to Rasmus Sandin on the third pairing, while Martin Fehervary and Trevor van Riemsdyk will comprise Washington's No. 1 pairing.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Game-time decision
Carlson (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Columbus on Sunday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Carlson was on the ice with the team's expected scratches Sunday morning, which may not bode well for his availability, but it doesn't necessarily rule out a return to the lineup. He has amassed six goals, 23 points, 59 shots on net and 38 blocked shots through 26 appearances this season. If Carlson plays following a two-game absence, Declan Chisholm will probably be a healthy scratch versus the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Out Friday
Carlson (upper body) will miss Friday's game against Anaheim, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Carlson was also absent for Wednesday's 7-1 win over San Jose. He has six goals and 23 points in 26 outings in 2025-26. Declan Chisholm is projected to play in his second straight game due to Carlson's injury.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Sitting out Wednesday
Carlson (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Sharks.
Carlson was not announced as a game-time decision, but he was ruled out after participating in warmups. Declan Chisholm will replace him in the lineup, while Rasmus Sandin is likely to absorb Carlson's power-play time.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Buries goal in win
Carlson scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Carlson has two goals and six assists over his last five contests. The 35-year-old blueliner opened the scoring for the Capitals at 6:38 of the first period Wednesday. Carlson is up to six goals, 22 points, 54 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 23 appearances and should continue to be a steady source of scoring on defense.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Natick, MA |
| Age: 36 |
| Experience: 16 |
| Shoots: Right |