John Carlson

Rasmus Sandin says John Carlson is actively mentoring him on the first pairing: ‘It’s obviously huge’

ARLINGTON, VA–- Rasmus Sandin will make his preseason debut with the Washington Capitals Thursday night ahead of his first full campaign in Washington. After the Toronto Maple Leafs dealt him at the trade deadline, Sandin immediately jumped into a role with the Caps’ top four and put up 15 points (3g, 12a) in 19 games.

Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery, who worked Sandin for two years as an assistant coach in Toronto, has paired the 23-year-old blueliner with John Carlson for Thursday’s matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. According to Sandin, Carlson’s had plenty of feedback for his new defense partner.

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By Katie Adler 15 hours ago

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NHL 24 rates Alex Ovechkin as fifth-best left wing in hockey, gives him top ratings in both wrist shot and slap shot power

The 2023-24 season won’t start for another few weeks, but Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has already gotten his first grade of the campaign.

Ahead of the release of video game NHL 24, EA Sports is revealing their in-game ratings for top NHL players. The game, which comes out on October 6, will feature Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar as its cover athlete.

Ovechkin is still the highest-rated player on the Caps in the latest edition of the game and is ranked as the fifth-best left wing in hockey. His overall rating comes in at 91, down one point from the 92 he received last year.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 days ago

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TJ Oshie had an incredible outfit for a Morgan Wallen concert

TJ Oshie is an American hero and this is another reason why.

On Saturday night, Oshie attended the Morgan Wallen concert at Fedex Field with his wife Lauren and extended family. Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, and Nick Jensen joined the Oshies at the show with their significant others.

But I want to focus on Oshie’s lewk. Not only did Teej enthusiastically fit the vibe of the concert, but he made an iconic fashion statement that may or may not have been a partial tribute to Larry The Cable Guy and Woody from Toy Story.

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By Ian Oland 4 weeks ago

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Familiar faces return to the ice as Capitals begin holding informal workouts ahead of training camp

With the start of training camp less than a month away, Washington Capitals are slowly beginning to make their way back onto the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

Monday, a group of at least five players took the ice, headlined by full-time Bethesda resident John Carlson.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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John Carlson becomes a girl dad

John Carlson and his wife Gina have welcomed their fourth child.

On Friday, the Carlsons announced the arrival of Isabella Raine Carlson, the couple’s first daughter. The couple already have three sons: seven-year-old Lucca, five-year-old Rudy, and two-year-old Sawyer. Gina posted several photos of new baby Bella on Instagram.

“I waited my whole life to meet you ✨,” Gina wrote, calling Isabella “The last & littlest love of my life.🤍”

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By Katie Adler 4 months ago

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John Carlson: 2022-23 season review

By now it has to be apparent: John Carlson is the most under-appreciated player on the Caps.

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By Peter Hassett 4 months ago

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What were the Washington Capitals?

Their season both disappointing and over, the Washington Capitals will be the topic of conversation a lot this summer. They’ve already fired a coach, and they’re bound for more drama around some star and core players like Kuznetsov, Backstrom, and Mantha.

But before we get into that, I want to get us on the same page about what the Capitals were. I recently saw a person characterize the 2022-23 Capitals in a way that was in conflict with what I saw, so I thought maybe all of us could benefit from a check-in with the cold hard facts.

These were your Capitals.

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By Peter Hassett 6 months ago

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John Carlson named Capitals’ 2022-23 Masterton Trophy nominee

John Carlson was announced as the Capitals’ nominee for this season’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Monday.

The trophy is awarded each year to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Carlson’s nomination was voted on by members of the local chapter of the Pro Hockey Writers Association which RMNB is not a part of.

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By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago

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A new, super-limited John Carlson bobblehead hits the marketplace

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John Carlson is part of a new drop from FOCO.

The Capitals’ defenseman is one of three NHL players who is being turned into a bobblehead as part of the company’s Bighead series. The other two in the drop are Johnny Gaudreau and Jordan Kyrou.

The Carlson bobblehead was released on Wednesday morning and is limited to a series of 144. We’re told over half have already been purchased.

Carlson fans can purchase the bobble through the link here.

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By Ian Oland 6 months ago

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John Carlson tallies a goal and assist in his return to Capitals: ‘I haven’t been nervous for a game like that in a long time’

John Carlson didn’t have to wait long to get back onto the scoresheet.

Scoring a goal and an assist, Carlson put up a two-point night in the Capitals’ 6-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night.

The game marked Carlson’s triumphant return to NHL action, following a long recovery after being felled by a Brenden Dillon slap shot on December 23. Carlson suffered a fractured skull and severed temporal artery that forced him out three months of games during a long recovery.

“I haven’t been nervous for a game like that in a long time,” Carlson said after Thursday’s win. “It was nice to work through that.”

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By Ian Oland 6 months ago

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