JOHN CARLSON NEWS

Goes bar-down for goal Carlson scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact Carlson had gone 21 games without a goal, racking up 12 assists and 42 shots on net in that span. He put the Capitals ahead 2-0 in the first period of this contest. The 35-year-old defenseman remains stable in a top-pairing role, earning 28 points, 97 shots on net, 80 blocked shots and a plus-17 role through 44 games this season. Carlson's no longer among the elite scorers on the blue line, but he does plenty to help a fantasy team.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Logan Thompson makes 19 saves as the Capitals shut out the Ducks 3-0

Logan Thompson stopped all 19 shots he faced for his first shutout of the season to help the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lends helper in Nashville Carlson provided an even-strength assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Predators.

Impact Carlson registered the secondary assist on Andrew Mangiapane's 10th goal of the season in the third period. Carlson has notched three assists through six contests in January, but he hasn't scored since Nov. 27, a span of 21 games. Washington has eight players with at least 10 goals this season, so Carlson hasn't been relied upon in that category. For the season, the right-shot blueliner is up to three goals, 27 points, 12 PIM, 95 shots on net, 33 hits, 79 blocked shots, 18 takeaways and a plus-16 rating through 43 outings.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Buffalo Carlson picked up two assists in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres.

Impact It was the veteran blueliner's first multi-point performance since Dec. 14. Carlson managed just one point, an assist, in the 10 games between those outbursts, and his goal drought stands at 18 games. While Carlson's offensive numbers are down in 2024-25, he's compensated with strong defensive play -- he has a plus-14 rating through 40 appearances, putting him on pace to top a plus-20 rating for the first time since 2018-19.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 6 • NHL.COM

Ends drought Carlson tallied a power-play assist, two blocked shots and three hits during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Carlson's helper on Jakob Chychrun's power-play marker snapped a seven-game point drought for the elder statesman on the Capitals blue line. The 34-year-old defender has nine goals and 30 points in 41 games -- putting him on pace to finish above the 60-point mark for the fourth time in his NHL career.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto

Alex Ovechkin could return to the Washington Capitals lineup when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game back from the NHL’s Christmas break

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

Collects hat trick of helpers Carlson tallied three assists, one on the power-play and logged 23:59 of ice time during Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Carlson has been scorching of late even without having Alex Ovechkin (lower leg) to feed pucks to on the power play, having notched a goal and nine points in his last eight games. After leading the NHL in ice time during the 2023-24 season, the Capitals are managing the 36-year-old's minutes a bit more to start 2024-25 and Carlson appears to be flourishing with 23 points in 28 games despite a normal power-play workload.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson, surging Capitals hand Sabres ninth straight loss

Tom Wilson struck twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender

The Washington Capitals have gone 6-2-1 since Alex Ovechkin was sidelined by a broken left fibula

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts helper Saturday Carlson registered an assist, four shots on goal, four blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Carlson has a goal and five assists over his last six games, though just one of those points has come on the power play. The 34-year-old defenseman is up to 20 points (seven on the power play), 70 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 24 hits and a plus-13 rating through 27 outings. Carlson remains the Capitals' top blueliner in all situations, which makes him a reliable fantasy contributor.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers in Saturday's win Carlson notched three assists, one on the power play, and fired a team-high five shots on net in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Devils.

Impact The veteran blueliner picked up a helper in each period as he recorded his first multi-point performance since Nov. 9. Carlson wraps up the month with a goal and 11 points in 15 contests, and if he can stay healthy he's on track to top 60 points on the season for the first time since 2021-22.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

Capitals defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-5 for their seventh straight road win

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin and Taylor Raddysh each scored a goal and added an assist in the Washington Capitals 6-5 win over the New Jersey Devils in a meeting featuring the...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in win Carlson scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Lightning.

Impact After Charlie Lindgren put the puck in his own net, giving the Lightning a 4-3 lead, Carlson offered a quick response to steady the Capitals. The tally ended his three-game point drought. Carlson is up to three goals, 12 assists, 53 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 20 hits and a plus-13 rating over 22 appearances. His offense could take a hit during Alex Ovechkin's (fibula) absence, but Carlson plays enough minutes in all situations to remain productive in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Tom Wilson's power-play goal lifts the Capitals over the Lightning 5-4

Tom Wilson scored a power-play goal with 3:26 left in regulation to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • NHL.COM

Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week

The Washington Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve and recalled fellow Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko from the minors

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Helps out on power play Carlson registered a power-play assist, five shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Carlson has four helpers over his last four games, including two on the power play. He's also gone plus-4 with eight blocked shots and 12 shots on net in that span. The 34-year-old blueliner is showing no signs of slowing down in 2024-25, racking up 13 points (five on the power play), 41 shots, 28 blocks, 18 hits and a plus-13 rating through 17 appearances in his usual top-pairing role.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two apples in win Carlson picked up two assists in an 8-1 win over the Blues on Saturday.

Impact Carlson now has 11 points, including nine assists, and 30 shots in 14 games this season. He sits in a six-way tie for 10th in league scoring from the blue line. Carlson is trending toward his first 60-plus point season since 2021-22.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • NHL.COM