John Carlson - NHL News & Rumors

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).

12 HOURS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Joel Hofer makes 22 saves for 5th shutout of the season, Blues beat Ducks 4-0

Joel Hofer made 22 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut and St. Louis beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night to sweep a four-gam...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

John Carlson shakes off shock of trade from Capitals to Ducks, joining practice with his new team

John Carlson says he found out his 17 seasons with the Washington Capitals had ended not from the team or his agent, but from his farmer cousin back in Massachusetts

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Carlson (lower body) will miss Sunday's game against St. Louis, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Impact Carlson was acquired by Anaheim from Washington on Friday. He missed his final four games with the Capitals before the trade because of the injury, and he also missed Anaheim's game against Montreal on Friday. He had 10 goals and 46 points in 55 outings in 2025-26. When Carlson is ready to make his Ducks debut, he will probably serve in a top-four capacity and as a member of the first power-play unit. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday in Winnipeg.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kreider scores tying goal, Killorn ends shootout in Ducks' 6-5 comeback win over Canadiens

Chris Kreider got the tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation and Alex Killorn scored in the sixth round of the shootout, sending the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-5 victory over the...

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

NHL Now: Kadri and Carlson traded | NHL.com The NHL Now crew talk about Nazem Kadri's trade to Calgary and John Carlson trade to Washington

MARCH 7 • NHL.COM

NHL Trade Deadline: John Carlson traded to the Ducks | NHL.com NHL Tonight discusses the Capitals trading John Carlson to the Ducks and what that could mean for the future lineups in Anaheim

MARCH 7 • NHL.COM

Capitals' Tom Wilson sends emotional message to teammates after shocking John Carlson trade to Ducks Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson reacted to the team’s shocking decision to trade longtime defenseman John Carlson ahead of the NHL tr...

MARCH 6 • BOLAVIP.COM

Won't make team debut Friday Carlson (lower body) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Canadiens, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Carlson missed the last four games due to a lower-body injury before being traded to the Ducks from the Capitals late Thursday night. He won't join the Ducks until Friday afternoon, and he'll be held out for at least one more matchup. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to make his team debut against the Blues on Sunday, but he should claim a top-four role and time on the power play once he's deemed healthy enough to suit up for Anaheim.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin | March 6 | Washington Capitals Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin reacts to the John Carlson trade

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

Alex Ovechkin breaks silence on John Carlson trade with warning for Capitals amid dramatic NHL trade deadline Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin didn't sugarcoat his feelings after learning John Carlson was traded to the Anaheim Ducks before t...

MARCH 6 • BOLAVIP.COM

Anaheim Ducks trade for Washington Capitals' defenseman John Carlson The Anaheim Ducks acquired veteran defenseman John Carlson through a trade with the Washington Capitals, the NHL franchises announced Friday...

MARCH 6 • UPI.COM

Overnight NHL Trade Action: John Carlson to Ducks, Conor Garland to Columbus, Sabres Add Three The NHL Trade Deadline action was fast and furious - while we (and the players) were sleeping!

MARCH 6 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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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

Joel Hofer makes 22 saves for 5th shutout of the season, Blues beat Ducks 4-0

John Carlson shakes off shock of trade from Capitals to Ducks, joining practice with his new team

Kreider scores tying goal, Killorn ends shootout in Ducks' 6-5 comeback win over Canadiens