Category: John Carlson
Carlson expects to return from fractured skull this season for Capitals
John CarlsonARLINGTON, Va. -- John Carlson expects to be back in the Washington Capitals lineup, potentially in the next week, after recovering from a skull fracture and laceration of the temporal artery he sustained when he was hit in the head with a slap shot Dec. 23.
Read moreReport: John Carlson suffered a fractured skull and severed temporal artery after taking slap shot to the head
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have been without star defenseman John Carlson since December 23 when the veteran blueliner took a direct slap shot to the head from Winnipeg Jets rearguard Brenden Dillon. Carlson immediately left the […]
Read moreEast Notes: Capitals, Penguins, Drouin
Peter LavioletteWashington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette gave updates today on some of his injured players, noting that defenseman Nick Jensen will be a game-time decision tonight against the St. Louis Blues. He also mentioned that forward Sonny Milano will draw back into the lineup after missing two games w...
Read morePeter Laviolette on Trevor van Riemsdyk’s extension: ‘That contract for me is well deserved and well earned’
TVRThe Washington Capitals re-signed Trevor van Riemsdyk to a three-year, $9 million contract extension on Saturday that will keep the veteran defenseman in DC through his age-34 season. Plucked out of relative obscurity after six […]
Read moreCapitals re-sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to three-year extension worth $3 million per season
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced that they re-signed pending unrestricted free agent, Trevor van Riemsdyk to a three-year, $9 million extension on Saturday. TVR has been a critical depth defenseman for the team serving on the […]
Read moreCapitals can ‘get serious’ about a possible John Carlson return from injury in late March
Brian MacLellanCapitals’ general manager Brian MacLellan gave an injury update on John Carlson during his annual post-trade deadline press conference. MacLellan said that the first-pairing defenseman could officially return to the lineup, perhaps, as soon as […]
Read moreGetting to know new Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin
Rasmus SandinThe Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday afternoon in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and a first-round pick. Sandin represents an savvy pickup as the Capitals try to go […]
Read moreJohn Carlson and Anthony Mantha join Capitals on four-game road trip
John CarlsonDuring their broadcast of the Capitals-Sabres game on Sunday, NBC Sports Washington reported that both John Carlson and Anthony Mantha were accompanying the team on their current four-game road trip. Al Koken noticed both players […]
Read moreCapitals holding Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway out of game against Ducks for trade-related reasons
Garnet HathawayUpdate: The Capitals have traded Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins. It appears the Capitals possibly have made their decision on whether or not to be sellers at this year’s trade deadline. […]
Read moreJohn Carlson takes ice before Capitals practice in full gear with skating coach
AthleticJohn Carlson has not played in a game for the Capitals since December 23 when he got hit in the side of the head by a Brenden Dillon slap shot. It’s almost two full months […]
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov tried to join a Penguins huddle during a TV timeout
Evgeny KuznetsovEvgeny Kuznetsov is a creative playmaker during games, but this season, it’s been his trolling between whistles that is showing he is a true Hockey Picasso of our time. Earlier in the year, Kuznetsov brought […]
Read moreJohn Carlson’s ear had to be reattached after he took a slap shot to the head
John CarlsonJohn Carlson has not played in a game or skated with the Capitals since absorbing a Brenden Dillon slap shot to the side of the head on December 23. Carlson was immediately transported to the […]
Read moreCapitals to place John Carlson on long-term injured reserve
Tom WilsonThe Washington Capitals will be placing John Carlson on long-term injured reserve this weekend to accommodate the cap hits of Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back to the active roster. The move means Carlson will […]
Read moreCarlson placed on injured reserve, out indefinitely for Capitals
Washington CapitalsNEW YORK -- John Carlson was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and is out indefinitely for the Washington Capitals after being struck in the face by a puck during a 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.
Read moreHow the Capitals power play is now lining up after multiple injuries to key offensive players
TJ OshieThe Washington Capitals were without John Carlson at their morning skate on Tuesday and according to Caps head coach Peter Laviolette, they will be without him for the foreseeable future. Carlson was placed on injured […]
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