Capitals re-sign John Carlson to eight-year, $64 million contract
According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, the Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman John Carlson to an eight-year contract extension worth an annual average…
John Carlson’s agent is now taking calls from other interested teams
Though it was reported on Saturday that the Capitals and John Carlson were nearing a deal to bring the defenseman back, nothing…
Brian MacLellan says the Capitals are ‘really close’ to re-signing John Carlson
DALLAS -- After a marathon day of picks during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan spoke…
Alex Ovechkin receives no first place votes for Hart Trophy, Nicklas Backstrom finishes 18th for Selke
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin had one of the best seasons of his career during the 2017-18 campaign. After last night's NHL…
John Carlson finishes fifth in 2017-18 Norris Trophy voting
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman was awarded his first career Norris Trophy, Wednesday night. Hedman was named on 163 of 164…
NHL salary cap expected to fall between $79.5 and $80 million in 2018-19
On Wednesday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman gave an indication of what to expect the salary cap should be for the 2018-19 season.…
After winning the Stanley Cup, the Capitals were all smiles during Breakdown Day (Photos)
Fresh off the franchise's first Stanley Cup and and a day after a Championship Parade, the Capitals cleaned out their lockers and…
What kind of yacht will John Carlson buy?
The Caps own the Cup, but the future is unclear. Now, at the dawn of the offseason, it's time to ask ourselves…
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals players take photo with Ivanka Trump after interrupting her Cafe Milano dinner date with Jared Kushner
In you-couldn't-make-this-up-if-you-tried news, Alex Ovechkin and his posse of drunk Capitals teammates stumbled into Cafe Milano Saturday night. And wouldn't you know,…
Dehydrated Alex Ovechkin does Stanley Cup media at Nationals Park, but as Nicklas Backstrom says ‘Russian Machine Never Breaks’
As the Capitals stopped by Nationals Park to show off their new shiny trophy and have their captain throw out the ceremonial…
John Carlson’s journey from Colonia to the Stanley Cup Final: ‘The bigger the game, the better he got’
John Carlson is having a breakout year. During the 2017-18 regular season alone, he recored a career-high 68 points to lead all…
Photos from Saturday’s Stanley Cup Final Capitals practice
Before the Capitals won their first ever Stanley Cup Final game on home ice, the team took a skate at Kettler Capitals…
Ryan Reaves’s Stanley Cup Final goal should not have counted. He should have been called for cross checking.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves is a bottom-line player, but he now has goals in two straight games. And they've been…
TJ Oshie’s no-look pass finds John Carlson for beautiful backhand goal
John Carlson has notched his fourth goal of the playoffs. The other three were nifty, sure, but this one is definitely the…
John Carlson names second son Rudy
The win over Pittsburgh might have significantly improved your mood for today, but John Carlson and his wife Gina Carlson are here to make…
Jake Guentzel will not have a hearing for his hit on John Carlson
Capitals head coach Barry Trotz called Jake Guentzel's third period bodycheck on John Carlson a "headshot" and an "unsuspecting, high hit." The…
Barry Trotz calls Jake Guentzel’s bodycheck on John Carlson a ‘headshot,’ an ‘unsuspecting, high hit’
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson did not finish his final shift of Game Five, Saturday night. Carlson absorbed what Barry Trotz termed…
Dad strength: activated! John Carlson scores day after second son is born.
John Carlson may be tired, but he's playing inspired hockey. Carlson and wife Gina had a baby last night, a little boy…
Gina and John Carlson welcome second son into the world
In late November 2017, Gina Carlson announced via Instagram that she and John Carlson were expecting their second child in the spring.…
Against the Blue Jackets, John Carlson tied a 30-year-old franchise record for points in a single series
Not only did the Washington Capitals win their first-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but they also saw one its defensemen…
