Carlson picked up an assist and four PIM in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Carlson is up to seven helpers and a plus-6 rating over his last nine contests. He had the secondary assist on Tom Wilson's third-period tally. Carlson is up to 14 points, 45 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 21 outings this season. He's a little behind the pace that saw him rack up 29 points in 40 games last year, a campaign that was shortened by a long-term injury absence.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Sends two power-play assists
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Carlson recorded a pair of power-play assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.
Carlson helped out on two of Tom Wilson's three goals in the contest. Over the last eight games, Carlson has managed six helpers and a plus-7 rating. The 33-year-old defenseman hasn't been all that negatively affected by the Capitals' sluggish offense this season -- he's up to 13 points, 44 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 20 appearances.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Four points in last four games
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Carlson picked up two assists in a 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres on Wednesday.
Carlson has four points, all assists, in his last four games. But he has been quiet many nights this year. He has a 2.6 shooting percentage and just one goal on the season. However, the defender has 11 points in 16 games, a pace that may let Carlson flirt with a 50-point season.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Steps in front of five shots
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Carlson missed the scoresheet but had a season-high five blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
While Carlson hasn't recorded a point in four straight games, he wouldn't be considered an elite defenseman if he didn't help out in other areas. Still, Carlson has averaged a career-high 26:12 of ice time, including 4:31 on the power play, so it's likely only a matter of time before he gets going offensively. The 15-year veteran has one goal and six assists through 12 contests.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Picks up two helpers Sunday
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Carlson notched two assists in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
The veteran blueliner helped set up the Capitals' last two goals as they rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the third period. Carlson has a goal and seven points in eight games to begin the season, as he looks to rebound from an injury-plagued 2022-23 campaign that saw him manage only 29 points in 40 games -- his lowest output since 2012-13.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Point streak up to five games
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Carlson logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.
Carlson has been a bright spot for the Capitals, as he's now gotten on the scoresheet in five straight games. He has a goal and four helpers in that span, with his last two assists coming on the power play. The 33-year-old blueliner has added 15 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, five hits and a minus-1 rating through six outings overall in his usual top-pairing role.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Extends point streak
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Carlson tallied a power-play assist while logging 24:10 of ice time during Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Carlson tallied the primary assist on Alex Ovechkin's 300th career power-play goal, as the defenseman extended his point streak to four games (one goal, three assists). The 33-year-old is one of the only Capitals producing offensively at the moment, but with some positive regression from his teammates likely forthcoming, Carlson should continue to deliver solid returns for fantasy managers, so keep him rolling.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Deposits lone goal in loss
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Carlson scored a goal on three shots and blocked four shots in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Senators.
Carlson has a goal and an assist over the first three games of the season, which isn't bad since the Capitals have scored just three goals. He is one of two players on the team with multiple points, joining rookie Matthew Phillips. Carlson has added nine blocked shots, eight shots on net, three hits and a minus-1 rating while playing in his usual top-pairing role.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Garners assist in win
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Carlson recorded an assist, four blocked shots and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.
Carlson helped out on Connor McMichael's tying goal at 9:54 of the second period. Through two contests, Carlson has one point, five shots on net, five blocked shots, two hits and a minus-1 rating. The 33-year-old blueliner remains the Capitals' top defenseman and should continue to work on the first power-play unit, giving him plenty of opportunities to contribute on offense.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Tallies two assists
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Carlson notched two assists, two shots and three blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
Carlson assisted on both of Washington's goals during the team's fourth straight loss. He's picked up five points in five games since returning from a long absence. The veteran blueliner has 26 points while being limited to 35 games this season.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Two points in return
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Carlson scored a goal and an assist on three shots, fueling the Capitals to a 6-1 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Returning from a scary injury where he got hit in the face with a slap shot, Carlson made his presence known, scoring on a shot from the point that beat Anton Khudobin. The American defender would also pick up a helper on Nicklas Backstrom's power-play goal. This performance gives Carlson nine goals and 23 points in 31 games on the year.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Expected to play Thursday
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Carlson (fractured skull) is expected to return to action Thursday versus Chicago.
Carlson suffered the gruesome injury three months ago. He was practicing with a red jersey Thursday, indicating he will quarterback the first power play. Carlson has eight goals and 21 points in 30 games this season. Look for Rasmus Sandin to quarterback the second power play, when Carlson returns.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Closing in on return
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Carlson, who suffered a fractured skull and a severed temporal artery when he took a slap shot to the face Dec. 23 versus the Jets, could return to action as soon as Thursday versus the Blackhawks, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Carlson is expected to be cleared for contact within the next few days, but a decision on his status against Chicago may not be confirmed until the Capitals take the ice for pregame warmups Thursday evening. The 33-year-old blueliner has been limited to 30 games this campaign due to injury, picking up eight goals and 21 points over that span.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Practicing in non-contact jersey
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Carlson (face) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Carlson is at an optional practice but this is still a big step in his progress, as he has been out of action since Dec. 23. He has eight goals and 21 points in 30 games this season. Carlson looks like he is close to returning to the Washington lineup, which could happen in the next 2-3 weeks.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Skates Wednesday
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Carlson (face) was on the ice during Wednesday's practice, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Carlson skated with his teammates for the first time since being hit in the face with a slap shot during a 4-1 win over the Jets on Dec. 23. The 33-year-old was sporting a non-contact jersey and his return remains ways off, but his presence on the ice is another positive step in his recovery.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Skates Monday
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Carlson (face) was on the ice in full gear prior to Monday's practice, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Carlson could be seen doing some skating work as he continues to recover from taking a slap shot to the side of the head during a 4-1 win over the Jets on Dec. 23. The 33-year-old -- who posted 21 points in 30 games prior to the injur -- remains without a set timetable for return, but further updates are expected after Carlson meets with doctors in the coming weeks.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Resumes skating
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Carlson (face) was on the ice prior to Friday's optional skate, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Carlson has not played since taking a slap shot to the face during a 4-1 victory over Winnipeg on Dec. 23. The 33-year-old is still a long way from returning to the lineup, but his presence on the ice is a good sign that his recovery is progressing.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Shifts to LTIR
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Carlson (face) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Carlson, who has been out since Dec. 23, is expected to be unavailable for months, so the shift from regular IR to LTIR won't change his timetable. The 32-year-old blueliner has eight goals, 21 points, 101 shots on net, 70 blocks and 34 hits in 30 games this season. The Capitals moved Carlson to LTIR because Nicklas Backstrom (hip) and Tom Wilson (knee) are slated to return to the lineup Sunday versus Columbus.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Facing long-term absence
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Carlson (face) could be out multiple months but the team is hopeful that he'll return "well before" the playoffs, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Carlson took a slap shot to the face but was fortunate enough to avoid surgery. Still, the star blueliner is expected to miss "months, not weeks." The 32-year-old could be moved to long-term injured reserve at some point in the near future.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Goes on injured reserve
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Carlson (face) is out long term, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. He has been placed on injured reserve.
Carlson was struck on the right side of his head/face by the puck last Friday against Winnipeg. He is not expected to play this week, but beyond that it is unclear how long he will be unavailable. Carlson has accounted for eight goals, 21 points, 101 shots on net, 70 blocks and 34 hits in 30 contests this campaign. Erik Gustafsson and Trevor van Riemsdyk are primed for increased roles at even strength as well as the power play.
