T.J. Oshie played his 1,000th NHL game March 16 in Vancouver. Two weeks later, John Carlson did the same against Boston at home.

As Carlson has worked to return, Laviolette has faced questions about whether the 33-year-old should come back with just 12 games remaining in a trying season or wait until the next one.

Carlson's return to the lineup is still “off in the distance,” according to Capitals Coach Peter Laviolette.

In the two games Sandin and Carlson have played together, their offensive impact has been clear. With them on the ice, the Capitals have scored three goals at even strength and allowed one.

But as John Carlson said, “It’s — whatever.” He’ll be there Sunday night, ready to lace them up for 30 minutes of playoff hockey. The season could end.

The Capitals beat the New York Rangers, 4-0, Tuesday in their first game without injured defenseman John Carlson.

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson was discharged from the hospital Saturday and will be out indefinitely after he took a puck to the face during Friday’s win over the Winnipeg Jets ...

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson will be out “long term” after he was hit in the face by a puck last week, coach Peter Laviolette said Tuesday.

John Carlson Records 700th Career Point Carlson, the franchise’s all-time leader in games played, goals, assists and points among defensemen, will be honored during a pre-game ceremony on Feb. 9 ...

John Carlson, out since Dec. 23 after being hit in the head with a slap shot, returns with a goal in a 6-1 win over listless Chicago. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

WASHINGTON — John Carlson scored the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Friday night. Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson scored in regulation for the Capitals (3 ...