@Derek_Lee27 Terry is dealing with the same injury as before, per Quenneville. Carlson is not available for tonight’s game.#FlyTogeth… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 6, 2026
@Derek_Lee27 Terry is dealing with the same injury as before, per Quenneville. Carlson is not available for tonight’s game.#FlyTogeth…
@Derek_Lee27 Troy Terry (upper-body) not skating still. John Carlson (trade) is not here yet, though that’s understandable given that a… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 6, 2026
@Derek_Lee27 Troy Terry (upper-body) not skating still. John Carlson (trade) is not here yet, though that’s understandable given that a…
@AnaheimDucks TRADE: We have acquired John Carlson from the Washington Capitals!Details ⬇️https://t.co/hxrOBxVcdM — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 6, 2026
@AnaheimDucks TRADE: We have acquired John Carlson from the Washington Capitals!Details ⬇️https://t.co/hxrOBxVcdM
@Tarik_ElBashir Carlson practiced today in a normal jersey. He's missed the last four games with a LBI. "He is still day-to-day but tod… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 5, 2026
@Tarik_ElBashir Carlson practiced today in a normal jersey. He's missed the last four games with a LBI. "He is still day-to-day but tod…
@Capitals_THN John Carlson in a regular jersey at Capitals optional skate. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 5, 2026
@Capitals_THN John Carlson in a regular jersey at Capitals optional skate.
@sammisilber John Carlson is still considered day-to-day, per Spencer Carbery. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 3, 2026
@sammisilber John Carlson is still considered day-to-day, per Spencer Carbery.
@sammisilber John Carlson remains in a non-contact jersey at morning skate. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 3, 2026
@sammisilber John Carlson remains in a non-contact jersey at morning skate.
@TomGulittiNHL Capitals coach Spencer Carbery on whether Carlson could be an option to play vs. Utah on Tuesday:“We’ll find out tomor… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 2, 2026
@TomGulittiNHL Capitals coach Spencer Carbery on whether Carlson could be an option to play vs. Utah on Tuesday:“We’ll find out tomor…
@sammisilber John Carlson remains non-contact and is skating ahead of practice on his own. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Mar 2, 2026
@sammisilber John Carlson remains non-contact and is skating ahead of practice on his own.
@sammisilber I asked Carbery if there was concern that this could be longer-term for Carlson. He doesn’t think so, but said it’s taken… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 27, 2026
@sammisilber I asked Carbery if there was concern that this could be longer-term for Carlson. He doesn’t think so, but said it’s taken…
@sammisilber John Carlson remains day-to-day and will not play tonight, also will not travel tomorrow, per Spencer Carbery. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 27, 2026
@sammisilber John Carlson remains day-to-day and will not play tonight, also will not travel tomorrow, per Spencer Carbery.
@NHLPR Evan Bouchard (16-50—66 in 60 GP) joined Quinn Hughes (5), Adam Fox (4), John Carlson (3) and Erik Karlsson (3) as the only acti… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Feb 27, 2026
@NHLPR Evan Bouchard (16-50—66 in 60 GP) joined Quinn Hughes (5), Adam Fox (4), John Carlson (3) and Erik Karlsson (3) as the only acti…
@Tarik_ElBashir Carlson (LBI) did not skate today, per Carbery. He remains day-to-day. #ALLCAPS — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 26, 2026
@Tarik_ElBashir Carlson (LBI) did not skate today, per Carbery. He remains day-to-day. #ALLCAPS
@sammisilber John Carlson will not play tonight vs. Philly, remains day-to-day. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 25, 2026
@sammisilber John Carlson will not play tonight vs. Philly, remains day-to-day.
@TomGulittiNHL Carbery said it's still possible John Carlson (lower body) plays tomorrow vs. the Flyers, though he hasn't practiced wit… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 24, 2026
@TomGulittiNHL Carbery said it's still possible John Carlson (lower body) plays tomorrow vs. the Flyers, though he hasn't practiced wit…
@Tarik_ElBashir Carbery on Carlson (lower body injury): "I would just call him day-to-day. And him getting back on the ice today was a… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 22, 2026
@Tarik_ElBashir Carbery on Carlson (lower body injury): "I would just call him day-to-day. And him getting back on the ice today was a…
@sammisilber John Carlson is not on the ice for practice with the group, by the way.Skated on his own in a non-contact jersey earlier… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 22, 2026
@sammisilber John Carlson is not on the ice for practice with the group, by the way.Skated on his own in a non-contact jersey earlier…
@Tarik_ElBashir Carlson has taken maintenance days each of the last two #ALLCAPS practices (with a day off in between). "We still have… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 21, 2026
@Tarik_ElBashir Carlson has taken maintenance days each of the last two #ALLCAPS practices (with a day off in between). "We still have…
@TomGulittiNHL Spencer Carbery said he's "not overly" concerned about John Carlson's lower body injury that caused him to leave after t… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 5, 2026
@TomGulittiNHL Spencer Carbery said he's "not overly" concerned about John Carlson's lower body injury that caused him to leave after t…
@CapitalsPR INJURY UPDATE: #Caps defenseman John Carlson (lower body) will not return to tonight’s game. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Feb 5, 2026
@CapitalsPR INJURY UPDATE: #Caps defenseman John Carlson (lower body) will not return to tonight’s game.
@NHLPR John Carlson reached the 600-assist mark and became the third active defenseman to reach the milestone with one franchise, after… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Jan 22, 2026
@NHLPR John Carlson reached the 600-assist mark and became the third active defenseman to reach the milestone with one franchise, after…
@TomGulittiNHL Most even-strength points by defensemen in NHL:1. Werenski 29Makar 293. Hutson 234. Carlson 22Chychrun 22 — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Dec 21, 2025
@TomGulittiNHL Most even-strength points by defensemen in NHL:1. Werenski 29Makar 293. Hutson 234. Carlson 22Chychrun 22
@sammisilber Looks like John Carlson is back in after missing the last three games with an upper-body injury. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 11, 2025
@sammisilber Looks like John Carlson is back in after missing the last three games with an upper-body injury.
@Tarik_ElBashir Carlson, who has missed the past 3 games with an upper body injury, will be a game-time decision vs. CAR, per Carbery. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 11, 2025
@Tarik_ElBashir Carlson, who has missed the past 3 games with an upper body injury, will be a game-time decision vs. CAR, per Carbery.
@TomGulittiNHL Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said John Carlson (upper body) is a possibility to play vs. the Hurricanes tomorrow.Jak… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 10, 2025
@TomGulittiNHL Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said John Carlson (upper body) is a possibility to play vs. the Hurricanes tomorrow.Jak…
@sammisilber Carlson is a game-time decision. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 7, 2025
@sammisilber Carlson is a game-time decision.
@sammisilber John Carlson and Dylan McIlrath taking the scratches’ skate. Looks like Carlson will miss his third straight game with inj… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 7, 2025
@sammisilber John Carlson and Dylan McIlrath taking the scratches’ skate. Looks like Carlson will miss his third straight game with inj…
@BaileyAJohnson_ John Carlson (upper body) will be out once again for the Caps tonight in Anaheim. Justin Sourdif (lower body) is a gam… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 5, 2025
@BaileyAJohnson_ John Carlson (upper body) will be out once again for the Caps tonight in Anaheim. Justin Sourdif (lower body) is a gam…
@CapitalsPR #Caps forward Justin Sourdif (lower body) and defenseman John Carlson (upper body) are out for tonight’s game against San J… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Dec 3, 2025
@CapitalsPR #Caps forward Justin Sourdif (lower body) and defenseman John Carlson (upper body) are out for tonight’s game against San J…
@sammisilber John Carlson is taking warm-ups for the Capitals, so expect him in tonight vs. the KingsHe'll pass Nicklas Backstrom for… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 17, 2025
@sammisilber John Carlson is taking warm-ups for the Capitals, so expect him in tonight vs. the KingsHe'll pass Nicklas Backstrom for…
@sammisilber Another game-time decision for John Carlson tonight.If he plays he’ll pass Nicklas Backstrom for the second-most games p… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 17, 2025
@sammisilber Another game-time decision for John Carlson tonight.If he plays he’ll pass Nicklas Backstrom for the second-most games p…
@BaileyAJohnson_ John Carlson is dealing with an upper body injury. Took a maintenance day this morning and didn’t skate, will be a gam… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Nov 15, 2025
@BaileyAJohnson_ John Carlson is dealing with an upper body injury. Took a maintenance day this morning and didn’t skate, will be a gam…
@CapitalsPR John Carlson scores his second goal of the season to put the Capitals ahead 1-0. Carlson extends his point streak to five g… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Oct 24, 2025
@CapitalsPR John Carlson scores his second goal of the season to put the Capitals ahead 1-0. Carlson extends his point streak to five g…
@sammisilber John Carlson said he was not dealing with injury or banged up despite some absences at the end of the regular season. — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) May 17, 2025
@sammisilber John Carlson said he was not dealing with injury or banged up despite some absences at the end of the regular season.
@BaileyAJohnson_ John Carlson skated this morning but is sitting out for the third game in a row. They're calling it maintenance again… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Apr 17, 2025
@BaileyAJohnson_ John Carlson skated this morning but is sitting out for the third game in a row. They're calling it maintenance again…
@BaileyAJohnson_ Told it’s maintenance for both Chychrun and Carlson. Chychrun missed a few games with illness last week and wasn’t 100… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Apr 15, 2025
@BaileyAJohnson_ Told it’s maintenance for both Chychrun and Carlson. Chychrun missed a few games with illness last week and wasn’t 100…
@sammisilber No Carlson and no Chychrun tonight.Caps lines:Ovechkin-Strome-BeauvillierMcMichael-Dubois-WilsonMangiapane-Eller-Leo… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Apr 15, 2025
@sammisilber No Carlson and no Chychrun tonight.Caps lines:Ovechkin-Strome-BeauvillierMcMichael-Dubois-WilsonMangiapane-Eller-Leo…
@BaileyAJohnson_ Alex Ovechkin returns to the lineup for the Caps tonight. Jakob Chychrun is a game-time decision. John Carlson (rest)… — NHL Game Day News (@GameDayNewsNHL) Apr 13, 2025
@BaileyAJohnson_ Alex Ovechkin returns to the lineup for the Caps tonight. Jakob Chychrun is a game-time decision. John Carlson (rest)…
@sammisilber No, that's John Carlson's goal. Ends a 25-game goal drought, and it won't be challenged. — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Mar 22, 2025
@sammisilber No, that's John Carlson's goal. Ends a 25-game goal drought, and it won't be challenged.
@CapitalsPR John Carlson recorded his 31st assist of the season on Wilson's game-tying goal and extended his point and assist streaks t… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Feb 9, 2025
@CapitalsPR John Carlson recorded his 31st assist of the season on Wilson's game-tying goal and extended his point and assist streaks t…
@CapitalsPR CAPS TODAY: The Capitals will hold a pre-game ceremony Sunday to honor John Carlson for recording his 700th career point. C… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Feb 8, 2025
@CapitalsPR CAPS TODAY: The Capitals will hold a pre-game ceremony Sunday to honor John Carlson for recording his 700th career point. C…
@PR_NHL John Carlson recorded his 99th career multi-assist game and hit the 700-point mark in the process.#NHLStats: https://t.co/QjO… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Jan 6, 2025
@PR_NHL John Carlson recorded his 99th career multi-assist game and hit the 700-point mark in the process.#NHLStats: https://t.co/QjO…
@CapitalsPR John Carlson scores his third goal of the season to tie the game 4-4. With the goal, Carlson passed Dave Ellett (153) for t… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Nov 27, 2024
@CapitalsPR John Carlson scores his third goal of the season to tie the game 4-4. With the goal, Carlson passed Dave Ellett (153) for t…
@sammisilber Dylan Strome and John Carlson with the helpers on Alex Ovechkin's goal, extending their point streaks to four games to ope… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Oct 19, 2024
@sammisilber Dylan Strome and John Carlson with the helpers on Alex Ovechkin's goal, extending their point streaks to four games to ope…
@Laughlin18 Hey Caps fans a "symmetrical " stat (s) of the night! John Carlson506 games on road506 games at home263 assists on ro… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Oct 19, 2024
@Laughlin18 Hey Caps fans a "symmetrical " stat (s) of the night! John Carlson506 games on road506 games at home263 assists on ro…
@NHL https://t.co/Y38x9PAQuh — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Jul 10, 2024
@NHL https://t.co/Y38x9PAQuh
@CapitalsPR Carlson has reached the 10-goal mark for the eighth time in his 15-year career. In addition, Carlson's 10 career goals vs.… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Apr 15, 2024
@CapitalsPR Carlson has reached the 10-goal mark for the eighth time in his 15-year career. In addition, Carlson's 10 career goals vs.…
@Tarik_ElBashir John Carlson enters tonight’s game tied with L.A.’s Drew Doughty for the league lead in TOI—25:48. #ALLCAPS — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Apr 15, 2024
@Tarik_ElBashir John Carlson enters tonight’s game tied with L.A.’s Drew Doughty for the league lead in TOI—25:48. #ALLCAPS
@TomGulittiNHL That's Carlson's 150th goal of his career, one more than Kevin Hatcher for most by a defenseman in Capitals history. — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Apr 13, 2024
@TomGulittiNHL That's Carlson's 150th goal of his career, one more than Kevin Hatcher for most by a defenseman in Capitals history.
@CapitalsPR CAPS TODAY: John Carlson is expected to play in his 1,000th career game tonight. Carlson will become the first defenseman a… — NHL Game Day Stats (@GameDayStatsNHL) Mar 30, 2024
@CapitalsPR CAPS TODAY: John Carlson is expected to play in his 1,000th career game tonight. Carlson will become the first defenseman a…
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