John Carlson - NHL News & Rumors

Fifth 60-point season Carlson picked up two assists in a 5-4 win over Nashville on Thursday.

Impact It was Carlson's fifth career 60-point season (14 goals, 46 assists). He, Jakob Chychrun and Moritz Seider finished in a tie for 11th in NHL scoring from the blue line. Carlson is in rare air for defenders with so many 60-point campaigns -- the only active defensemen with more are Erik Karlsson (eight) and Brent Burns (six).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ducks host the Canucks after Carlson's hat trick

The Anaheim Ducks host the Vancouver Canucks after John Carlson's hat trick against the San Jose Sharks in the Ducks' 6-1 win

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

GM Pat Verbeek gets a multiyear contract extension from playoff-contending Anaheim Ducks

General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Deadspin | John Carlson's first career hat trick propels Ducks past Sharks Deadspin | John Carlson's first career hat trick propels Ducks past Sharks

APRIL 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

John Carlson always wanted a hat trick. The Ducks defenseman finally got one in his 17th NHL season

John Carlson played 1,156 regular-season games and 137 more Stanley Cup playoff contests over 17 NHL seasons before he finally got his first hat trick

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Earns first career hat trick Carlson scored three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Carlson had an even-strength goal in the first period that stood as the game-winner, and he added two power-play tallies in the third. Remarkably, he never had a hat trick in 1,143 games for the Capitals, but it took him just 13 contests for the Ducks to achieve the feat. The blueliner is up to 14 goals, 58 points, 150 shots on net, 106 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 68 appearances between the two teams this season, including 12 points since he joined Anaheim.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks vs. Ducks | NHL Highlights | April 09, 2026

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

John Carlson's 1st hat trick in a 17-year career sends Ducks past Sharks 6-1, snaps 6-game skid

John Carlson scored three goals for the first hat trick of his 17-year NHL career, and the Anaheim Ducks emphatically snapped their six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over t...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Anaheim brings losing streak into game against San Jose

The Anaheim Ducks aim to end their six-game skid when they play the San Jose Sharks

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Pots shorthanded goal Carlson scored a shorthanded goal, put four shots on net and recorded two blocked shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to Toronto.

Impact Carlson stayed hot Monday with his first goal since returning from a lower-body injury on March 15. Over his last six games, the 36-year-old blueliner has eight assists, nine points, 17 shots on net and 12 blocks. Overall, he has 11 goals, 55 points, 136 shots on net and 98 blocked shots across 63 games this season. The 17-year NHL veteran has cemented his role in Anaheim as the lead defenseman on his new team's power play. Carlson is on pace for his first 60-plus-point season since the 2021-22 campaign, making him an excellent fantasy option in all leagues for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

John Tavares scores with 5 seconds left in OT to lift Maple Leafs to 5-4 comeback win over Ducks

John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

GEICO: 3 Stars of the Week | NHL.com Jakub Dobes, Pavel Zacha and John Carlson named 3 Stars of the Week, presented by GEICO

MARCH 30 • NHL.COM

Three-game, seven-helper run Carlson delivered two assists in a 4-2 loss to the Oilers on Saturday.

Impact Carlson's assist streak stands at three games and seven helpers. He has eight assists, including three on the power play, and 17 shots in seven games with the Ducks and 54 points (10 goals, 44 assists) and 132 shots in 62 games combined (Ducks and Capitals).

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies two power-play helpers Carlson logged two power-play assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flames.

Impact Carlson has six helpers over the last four contests, with three of those assists coming on the power play. He had a hand in Mikael Granlund's last two goals of his hat trick. Carlson is fitting right in for the Ducks, giving them a reliable veteran presence on the blue line. He's now at 52 points (12 on the power play), 128 shots on net, 90 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-14 rating over 61 appearances between the Ducks and the Capitals.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Distributes three assists Carlson logged three assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Carlson now has four helpers over his last three contests. The 36-year-old has stepped into a top-four role and a spot on the power play -- where he had one of his assists Tuesday -- since entering the Ducks' lineup March 15. The defenseman is up to 50 points (10 goals, 40 helpers) with 125 shots on net, 90 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 60 outings this season. He's topped the 50-point mark in four of the last five years, with the lone exception being 2022-23 when he was limited to 40 appearances.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Ducks vs. Canucks - March 24, 2026

MARCH 25 • YOUTUBE

The Ducks beat the Canucks 5-3 as Mikael Granlund scores 2 goals

Mikael Granlund scored twice, Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Gets first point with new team Carlson logged an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Carlson helped out on a Cutter Gauthier empty-netter, with the former getting his first point as a Duck in the process. Carlson's Anaheim debut was delayed by his recovery from a lower-body injury, which cost him 10 contests coming out of the Olympic break. The 36-year-old blueliner has taken on a top-four role with power-play time as expected in his first three contests for the Ducks. Overall, he has 47 points, 89 blocked shots, 121 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 58 appearances between the Ducks and the Capitals this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Patrick joins First Shift | NHL.com Capitals GM Chris Patrick joins First Shift to discuss the World Cup of Hockey, trading John Carlson at the deadline, Cole Hutson, and more...

MARCH 17 • NHL.COM

Chris Patrick joins First Shift | Washington Capitals Capitals GM Chris Patrick joins First Shift to discuss the World Cup of Hockey, trading John Carlson at the deadline, Cole Hutson, and more...

MARCH 17 • NHL.COM

Capitals sign 19-year-old Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson to a 3-year contract

The Washington Capitals have signed 19-year-old defenseman Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract with an average annual value of $975,000

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Expected to make Ducks debut Carlson (lower body) is set to make his Ducks debut Sunday at the Canadiens.

Impact Carlson has been out with a lower-body injury since the start of the post-Olympic schedule. Despite that, he was traded from the only team he has ever known in the Capitals to the Ducks. He is finally set to make his Anaheim debut Sunday in Montreal. The 36-year-old has 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists) in 55 games on the season. He will likely see high usage in a top-four role and quarterback Anaheim's top power-play unit.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Carlson (lower body) won't play against Ottawa on Saturday, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Impact Carlson will miss his 10th straight game due to an injury he sustained before the Olympic break. However, he is close to returning to action and could be an option for Sunday's contest against Montreal. Carlson has 10 goals, 46 points, 115 shots on net and 84 blocked shots in 55 appearances this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

First Shift on John Carlson's fit with the Ducks | NHL.com E.J. Hradek and Ken Daneyko break down John Carlson being traded to the Ducks and how he fits into their defensive pairs

MARCH 10 • NHL.COM

Set to travel on road trip Carlson (lower body) isn't expected to make his debut with the Ducks until the end of the team's road trip, which begins Tuesday, according to Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune...

Impact The Ducks' road trip starts Tuesday in Winnipeg and concludes next Sunday in Montreal, so Carlson isn't too far off from making his debut with his new club. Considering that game in Montreal is the second half of a back-to-back set, it seems unlikely Carlson will draw into the lineup Saturday in Ottawa, especially since he has been contending with a lower-body injury.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Ducks host the Canucks after Carlson's hat trick

GM Pat Verbeek gets a multiyear contract extension from playoff-contending Anaheim Ducks

John Carlson always wanted a hat trick. The Ducks defenseman finally got one in his 17th NHL season

John Carlson's 1st hat trick in a 17-year career sends Ducks past Sharks 6-1, snaps 6-game skid

Anaheim brings losing streak into game against San Jose

John Tavares scores with 5 seconds left in OT to lift Maple Leafs to 5-4 comeback win over Ducks

The Ducks beat the Canucks 5-3 as Mikael Granlund scores 2 goals

Capitals sign 19-year-old Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson to a 3-year contract