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Washington Capitals

Defenseman #74

Questionable - Upper Body
Height / Weight 6'3"  /  220 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jan 10, 1990 (35)

2025-26 Rankings

Current D6

Season Stats

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SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2009-10WASD1425.00123166.2000204+6
2010-11WASD78224.00630361404.300015244+22
2011-12WASD77211.00822301405.700014618-14
2012-13WASD45150.0061521906.700011418+8
2013-14WASD72254.001027371775.6500161120
2014-15WASD81317.201243551906.331019828+11
2015-16WASD56206.00831391246.520011414+16
2016-17WASD72237.539928371805.030012710+7
2017-18WASD82342.5351553682376.3400146320
2018-19WASD80327.5731357701857.030016434+21
2019-20WASD69860.4661560751897.920010826+12
2020-21WASD52547.2511034441287.83006912-5
2021-22WASD78869.1721754711958.770011220+13
2022-23WASD40486.68920291247.33108712-7
2023-24WASD82823.0811042521765.760019540-7
2024-25WASD79702.343546511673.010013122+17
2025-26WASD26282.99617235910.2000386+10
Career 1083 6866.2 477 160 581 741 2517 6.4 42 2 0 2082 352 +110

Game Log

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TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Nov 13, 2025 WASFLAD9.50011300000-2
Nov 17, 2025 WASLAD2.810001000100
Nov 19, 2025 WASEDMD22.50033300002+4
Nov 20, 2025 WASMOND11.30022000010+2
Nov 22, 2025 WASTBD12.70000300040-1
Nov 24, 2025 WASCBJD24.00112520.000000+3
Nov 26, 2025 WASWPGD14.51101425.0000000
Nov 28, 2025 WASTORD7.1000030.0000200
Nov 30, 2025 WASNYID4.1100010.000020+1
Dec 2, 2025 WASLAD9.1001110.000020+1
Last 10 117.6 3 2 8 10 24 8.3 0 0 0 12 2 +8

John Carlson News

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John Carlson a Game-Time Call Monday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. On Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Carlson missed his first game of the season due to an upper-body Injury. He may return for Monday's action, but we won't know for certain until the pre-game warmups. Carlson has had a busy start to the season, recording 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 17 appearances, which ties him with Alex Ovechkin for the third-most points on the Capitals team. Trevor van Riemsdyk, who logged two blocks across 16:13 of ice time on Saturday, will likely remain in the lineup if Carlson isn't healthy enough to return.
Nov 17   
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John Carlson Out on Saturday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) won't play in Saturday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision for the contest. Carlson has recently put together a five-game point streak and remains a highly productive player even during his 17th NHL campaign. In 17 outings, Carlson has produced 14 points (four goals, 10 assists). The veteran blue-liner also ranks third on the Washington team with 26 blocks, so his presence will be missed at both ends on Saturday night. Trevor van Riemsdyk will rejoin the Capitals blue line against New Jersey after sitting out a pair of contests as a healthy scratch.
Nov 15   
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John Carlson Resting On Sunday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (rest) will not be in action on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Washington has begun resting key personnel before the playoffs, and Carlson will have Sunday off after participating in all 79 games so far. Carlson has had a good campaign with 51 points (five goals, 46 assists) and 131 blocks. Dylan McIlrath will come into the lineup on Sunday, while the Capitals could also welcome back Jakob Chychrun (illness), who is considered a game-time call.
Apr 13   
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John Carlson Registers Three Assists Against Blackhawks

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson set up three goals in Friday's 5-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Two of his assists, including a power-play helper, were on goals by Alex Ovechkin, who tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history on Friday night. This was Carlson's second three-point effort of the season. He had been without a multi-point game for nearly a month. The hat trick of assists helped Carlson reach the 50-point threshold for the seventh time in his career. Over 76 appearances, he has produced five goals and 45 assists, adding 127 blocks on the defensive end.
Apr 5   
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John Carlson Tallies Three Assists On Saturday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson tallied three helpers during Saturday's victory over the New Jersey Devils. One of Carlson's assists came on the power-play. In this game, the 34-year-old also tallied five shots on goal with one block. This extended Carlson's current point streak to three games. Through November, Carlson tallied 11 points (1 goal, ten helpers) in 15 games. Overall, he has tallied 19 points through 24 games this season with 41 blocks, 62 shots, and 22 hits. Given his stable production in all standard categories and consistently seeing top minutes, John Carlson remains a must-start option in all formats and a solid pick in DFS, given his role in the Washington lineup.
Dec 1, 2024   
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John Carlson Sends Out Two Assists As Capitals Continue Streak

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson registered two assists as the team collected a fifth consecutive win on Wednesday with a 4-3 scoreline in overtime against Buffalo. The Capitals, who have now gone 8-1-1 over the last few weeks, chased the game for most of the night, but Carlson helped Tom Wilson to tie the game at three with around a minute left in regulation and collected his second assist when Dylan Strome decided the game eight seconds from the end of overtime. Carlson himself couldn't score despite firing off a season-high seven shots on goal. The Swedish blue-liner has notched four points during the team's winning streak, reaching 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) for the season with 16 games played.
Nov 23, 2023   
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John Carlson Bags Pair Of Helpers Sunday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson celebrated his first multi-point outing of the season on Sunday, dishing out two assists in a 3-1 victory over the Sharks. The assists came inside the final five minutes of action when Washington found a way to turn around the game. The Capitals haven't looked great early in the season, but they have now strung together three consecutive wins, and Carlson can be pretty happy with his contributions. He's sitting on seven points (one goal, six assists) through eight games. Carlson has also tallied 18 blocks with 18 shots on goal and a plus-one rating.
Oct 30, 2023   
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John Carlson Has Two Assists Against The Rangers

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson finished Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers with two assists. The offensively-gifted rearguard helped Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas on the scoreboard. Carlson played his fifth game since returning from a fractured skull and has now averaged exactly a point per game since his comeback. For the season overall, Carlson has produced nine goals and 17 assists in 35 games. He's done very well to return from a nasty injury and it's great to see that his productivity hasn't suffered because of the blow.
Apr 2, 2023   
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John Carlson Set To Return Thursday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (head) has been activated from Injured Reserve and he's set to rejoin the lineup Thursday against Chicago. The star rearguard hasn't played since Dec. 23 after taking a slap shot to the head. It was only recently revealed that Carlson suffered a fractured skull and a severed temporal artery in the incident. His return will be a massive boost for a team that still has an outside chance of getting into the playoffs. Carlson, who has posted 21 points in 30 games this season, is expected to assume his normal duties on the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit. Rasmus Sandin will be forced to settle for a role on the second unit.
Mar 23, 2023   
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John Carlson Rejoins Team In Practice

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (face) skated with the team Wednesday for the first time since taking a slap shot to the head in a game in December. It's a positive sign that he was able to work with the team again, but Carlson wore a non-contact jersey and he still isn't close to returning to the lineup. "This is the beginning of the process as far as him joining our team. Still off in the distance but nice to have him out there," said Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette after Wednesday's practice. Carlson notched 21 points in 30 games before getting hurt in a clash with the Jets right before Christmas. Trevor van Riemsdyk and Rasmus Sandin currently make up Washington's top defensive pairing, with the latter also on the first power-play unit.
Mar 8, 2023   
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John Carlson Set To Miss Multiple Months

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (face) will miss a fourth consecutive game Tuesday against the Sabres and could be out for multiple months. He was involved in a scary incident right before the holiday break when Carlson took a shot to the face in a game against Winnipeg. The two-time All-Star has exited the lineup boasting 21 points through 30 games this season. Carlson's absence is a major blow for Washington, but Erik Gustafsson had so far admirably filled in for him and enters Tuesday's action holding a seven-game point streak, which includes four multi-point efforts. Trevor van Riemsdyk has also been handed a bigger role, including a spot on the second power-play unit.
Jan 3, 2023   
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John Carlson Out Long Term

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (face) was moved to Injured Reserve on Tuesday, and head coach Peter Laviolette said that he is out "long term." Carlson took a puck to the face in Friday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg and was even forced to spend some time in the hospital. The 32-year-old exits the lineup with 21 points to his name through 30 appearances. Trevor van Riemsdyk will move up in the lineup to replace Carlson on Tuesday versus the Rangers, while his absence will further boost the value of Erik Gustafsson, who has already been hot lately and will now get a chance to ride with the first power-play unit.
Dec 27, 2022   
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John Carlson Exits After Taking A Shot To The Face

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson wasn't able to complete Friday's matchup against Winnipeg, leaving the contest in the third period after taking a slap shot to the face. He was taken to the hospital, but luckily only for precautionary reasons. Carlson finished with 16:12 of ice time and posted two shots and one block with a plus-one rating. The star defenseman has done a lot of work in every corner of the ice this season, piling up 21 points in 30 games with 101 shots, 34 hits and 70 blocks. It remains to be seen if he recovers in time for the next game which comes on Dec. 27 against the Rangers.
Dec 24, 2022   
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John Carlson Set To Return Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and appears set to return to action Friday after missing six games. Meanwhile, fellow blue-liner Dmitry Orlov (lower body) remains unavailable and was placed on Injured Reserve Friday. Carlson rejoins the fun with two goals and four assists to his name this season in nine games. He has also tallied 13 hits and 21 blocks while averaging 21:55 of ice time. Carlson returns against one of his favorites opponents, with him having notched 30 points in 42 career appearances against Tampa Bay.
Nov 11, 2022   
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John Carlson Remains Out Monday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) has been ruled out of Monday's game against Edmonton. He has returned to practice after sitting out four games, but Carlson has been wearing a non-contact jersey, so he still needs some time to recover. Washington has lost multiple forwards to injury this season and the injury bug is now biting the blue line, with Dmitry Orlov (lower body) also possibly out Monday. He's a game-time decision after getting hurt against Arizona on Saturday. Nick Jensen has become a popular pickup among fantasy managers with all the injuries on the Capitals blue line, and he has already shown off some good form by collecting seven points in 13 games.
Nov 7, 2022   
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John Carlson Misses Monday's Game

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) isn't available for Monday's matchup versus Carolina. He will sit out his first game of the season after getting hurt in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nashville. The team considers him day-to-day, so Carlson doesn't appear to be very seriously hurt, but he might still end up missing multiple games, as the Capitals also take the ice Tuesday against Vegas. Trevor van Riemsdyk will skate in Carlson's place on the first defensive pairing Monday, while Matt Irwin gets a chance to enter the lineup for his season debut. Dmitry Orlov will take over from Carlson on the first power-play unit.
Oct 31, 2022   
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John Carlson Exits With Injury

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson exited Saturday's win over the Predators with a lower-body injury. He skated for just 3:48 in the game. The two-time All-Star had just heated up before getting injured, collecting six points across the previous five games. Carlson carries a massive workload on his shoulder on the Capitals first defensive pairing with Dmitry Orlov, who ended up eating up over 26 and a half minutes Saturday with his running mate missing. The Russian blue-liner will definitely get a bigger role if Carlson is forced to miss any time. The severity of his injury is currently unknown. We should get an update prior to Monday's matchup against Carolina.
Oct 30, 2022   
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John Carlson Has Big Four-Point Night

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson was in the middle of everything in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Lightning, producing two power-play goals and picking up two assists. This was the third four-point outing of his career, and he's never managed more points in a game. Carlson was also a big force on the defensive end with four blocks and one hit in 25 minutes of action. He's now on 13 goals and 46 assists through 66 games. It's been another big campaign for the two-time All-Star, and Carlson even has a chance to set a new career high for goals scored in a season, if he finds a way to add three more markers to his tally.
Apr 7, 2022   
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John Carlson Gets Hurt In Sunday's Loss

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson had a very unfortunate ending to Sunday's 3-2 loss to Dallas as he appeared to have suffered an injury with just 20 seconds left in the game. He was checked by Stars captain Jamie Benn near the Capitals goal and Carlson ended up going down and hitting the boards behind the goal. The team didn't have an update on Carlson postgame. The two-time All-Star snagged a power-play assist in the game to get up to 52 points for the season, and Carlson's absence will obviously be a huge blow for Washington. The team returns to action Tuesday night against St. Louis and we should have some news regarding his status by then.
Mar 21, 2022   
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John Carlson Bags Two Assists

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson registered two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. He bagged both of his helpers on T.J. Oshie's goals, with one coming on the power-play. Carlson had a bad start to 2022, but he's improved in recent weeks and will head into Friday's matchup against the Canucks with a run of 13 points in 12 games. The recent scoring surge has upped Carlson's tally for the season to 47 points. Most of his recent points have come with the man advantage and that sets him up nicely for another good outing on Friday, with Vancouver having the league's worst penalty-killing percentage at 70.9.
Mar 10, 2022   
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