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…
The pros and cons of John Carlson playing again this season
When John Carlson took a 90-mph slap shot to the side of the head in late December, there were immediate fears for…
Rasmus Sandin moved off first power-play unit and first defense pairing with John Carlson back
The Washington Capitals took to the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Thursday with a very familiar face ready to get back…
John Carlson will return from serious head injury against Chicago Blackhawks
The Washington Capitals are expecting to get a huge piece of their lineup back against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. The…
John Carlson practices in regular jersey for first time since head injury
John Carlson is on his way back to the Capitals' lineup. The veteran defenseman has shed the non-contact practice jersey he has…
John Carlson nearing return after watching Capitals slide down standings: ‘It’s tough emotionally to see how hard they’re battling’
John Carlson has missed the last 34 games for the Capitals after being hit in the head by a slap shot against…
Report: John Carlson suffered a fractured skull and severed temporal artery after taking slap shot to the head
The Washington Capitals have been without star defenseman John Carlson since December 23 when the veteran blueliner took a direct slap shot…
John Carlson skates with Capitals in non-contact jersey for first time since head injury
John Carlson has not played in a game for the Capitals since December 23 when he got hit in the side of…
Braden Holtby attends PWHPA Showcase, reunites with John Carlson at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Over the weekend, the Washington Capitals and Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association partnered to host the PWHPA Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.…
Capitals can ‘get serious’ about a possible John Carlson return from injury in late March
Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan gave an injury update on John Carlson during his annual post-trade deadline press conference. MacLellan said that…
John Carlson and Anthony Mantha join Capitals on four-game road trip
During their broadcast of the Capitals-Sabres game on Sunday, NBC Sports Washington reported that both John Carlson and Anthony Mantha were accompanying…
The worst team in the league
After Tuesday's nigh-unwatchable loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the Washington Capitals now sport a 3-7-0 record in their last ten games.…
John Carlson takes ice before Capitals practice in full gear with skating coach
John Carlson has not played in a game for the Capitals since December 23 when he got hit in the side of…
Squad goals: score goals
The Washington Capitals have scored 41 goals in 2023 so far. That ranks them 29th in the league by goal total and…
Six lessons for the Washington Capitals at the All-Star Break
It's February, and the Washington Capitals sit fifth place in the Metropolitan Division. (That's if you go by points percentage, like an…
John Carlson returns to ice and skates for first time since getting hit in head by slap shot
The Washington Capitals got a sight for sore eyes on Friday. Top-pairing defenseman John Carlson was on the ice at MedStar Capitals…
John Carlson’s ear had to be reattached after he took a slap shot to the head
John Carlson has not played in a game or skated with the Capitals since absorbing a Brenden Dillon slap shot to the…
Capitals to place John Carlson on long-term injured reserve
The Washington Capitals will be placing John Carlson on long-term injured reserve this weekend to accommodate the cap hits of Nicklas Backstrom…
John Carlson attended Tuesday’s Capitals game: ‘He actually feels good’
While the Washington Capitals will be without John Carlson longterm, the defenseman is making noticeable progress in his recovery after taking a…
Report: John Carlson will be out months, team hopeful he’ll return before playoffs
The Washington Capitals were dealt a serious injury blow when star defenseman John Carlson took a Brenden Dillon slap shot to the…
