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Extends point streak Carlson tallied an assist, two shots and a plus-2 rating during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Carlson's contribution on Aliaksei Protas' second-period goal extended his assist streak to seven games. The 35-year-old blueliner has managed four goals and 36 points in 56 games and remains one of the more solid fantasy rearguards in the game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends assist streak Carlson logged an assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to Utah.

Impact Carlson picked up an assist for the sixth straight game when he helped out on Tom Wilson's game-tying tally late in the third period. The 35-year-old Carlson is up to 35 points over 55 outings, putting him right in line to match his 52-point output from the 2023-24 regular season. He's added 117 shots on net, 93 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating in 2024-25. Carlson wasn't selected to Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off, so he'll get some valuable rest over the next two weeks to refresh himself for the stretch run.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Carlson | Postgame | Washington Capitals John Carlson postgame vs Utah

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • NHL.COM

John Carlson's 700 Career Points Ceremony | Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals honor John Carlson's 700 Career Points with a Pregame Ceremony

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • NHL.COM

Capitals are one of just 2 NHL teams without a player in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It could help them

The Washington Capitals are the top team in the NHL more than halfway through the season

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Five-game, five-assist streak Carlson tallied an assist Thursday in a 4-3 win over Philadelphia.

Impact He has assists (five) in five consecutive games, which matches his best season streak this season. Carlson continues to pace toward yet another 50-plus point season while blocking a lot of shots. His 3.6 shooting percentage is low this season -- his career average is 6.3. Carlson may see an uptick in goal scoring as Jakob Chychrun's pace slows -- his 12.0 shooting percentage is well above his 7.3 percent career average, and the younger defender has recently gone through his longest goal drought (seven games) of the season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3

Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record to help the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

John Carlson | February 5 | Washington Capitals John Carlson meets with the media after practice

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • NHL.COM

Garners helpers in win Carlson provided an assist and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Carlson earned a helper for the fourth straight game when he set up Lars Eller's go-ahead goal in the third period. For the season, Carlson is up to four goals, 29 assists, 112 shots on net, 91 blocked shots, 39 hits and a plus-18 rating over 53 contests. He's been steady on offense and should challenge for the 50-point threshold while seeing top-pairing minutes.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play Carlson registered a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Carlson set up Dylan Strome's second-period tally, which was the game-winner. With a goal and three helpers over his last eight contests, Carlson continues to chip in decent offense. This was his first power-play point since Dec. 31 versus the Bruins. The 35-year-old blueliner is up to 30 points (10 on the power play), 104 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating across 50 appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Capitals sign goalie Logan Thompson to a 6-year, $35.1 million contract

The NHL-leading Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a six-year contract extension worth $35.1 million

JANUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

John Carlson | Postgame | Washington Capitals John Carlson meets with the media postgame in Seattle

JANUARY 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Registers assist Tuesday Carlson logged an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Carlson helped out on a Tom Wilson tally in the first period. The 35-year-old Carlson has five points over his last eight outings. He's up to four goals, 25 helpers, 101 shots on net, 82 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating through 47 appearances. Carlson may not match last year's 52-point output, but he should be capable of getting back over the 40-point mark.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Carlson | Postgame | Washington Capitals John Carlson | Postgame

JANUARY 15, 2025 • 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

JANUARY 15, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rinkside Update | John Carlson | Washington Capitals Rinkside Update | John Carlson

JANUARY 6, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Carlson | December 27 | Washington Capitals John Carlson | December 27

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

John Carlson | Postgame | Washington Capitals John Carlson | Postgame

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

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