Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson just won the NHL’s Hardest Shot Competition, keeping the title with the Washington Capitals for the second straight year. Alex Ovechkin won last season with a 101.3 MPH shot.
Carlson’s two shots went 102.8 MPH and 100.8 MPH – the only player to rip the puck triple digits both times.
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Carlson’s first shot was the victorious clapper.
And here’s the rip in slomo.
Braden Holtby was very proud of his defensive son.
Here’s Carlson acknowledging the crowd.
The 2019 All-Star Game marks Carlson’s first All-Star appearance of his career.
Full Results
Seth Jones (Columbus Blue Jackets) – 99.4 MPH, 95.1 MPH
John Carlson (Washington Capitals) – 102.8 MPH, 100.8 MPH
Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) – 96.2 MPH, 93.1 MPH
Brent Burns (San Jose Sharks) – MISS, 100.6 MPH
.@JohnCarlson74 on winning hardest clapper #NHLAllStar #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/ePkoBeWHJH
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 26, 2019
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