Category: John Carlson
Vitek Vanecek shuts out Arizona in absurdly boring hockey game: Capitals beat Coyotes 2-0
WashingtonFriday night into Saturday morning, the Washington Capitals looked to end their long road trip in a good way by beating up on the terrible Arizona Coyotes. With a Washington win, the Coyotes would be […]
Read moreAndre Burakovsky catches up with Tom Wilson and former teammates after Capitals-Avalanche game
Nicklas BackstromAndre Burakovsky may be three seasons removed from playing his last game for the Capitals, but his bond remains deep with the current team. After the Caps’ 3-2 victory over the Avalanche, Burakovsky caught up […]
Read moreNo. 778: Alex Ovechkin scores 48th goal of the season, ties Teemu Selanne for most goals by a player age 36 or older
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin just tied and will likely break a record that may stand for a long time. Ovechkin scored his 48th goal of the season in the second period against the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. The […]
Read moreNicklas Backstrom appears to appreciate good puns
Tom WilsonThe Washington Capitals lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 in a blowout on Thursday. The game was mostly painful and hard to watch for Capitals fans – minus a stunning individual play by John […]
Read moreMatthews gets 100th point, Maple Leafs cruise past Capitals
Washington CapitalsTORONTO -- Auston Matthews became the third player to score 100 points in a season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, helping them to a 7-3 victory against the Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday.
Read moreJohn Carlson becomes only the 17th defenseman in NHL history with four 50-assist seasons
CapitalsJohn Carlson has been on quite the tear during this recent four-game winning streak for the Capitals. His nine points in those four games lead the team and have seen him eclipse the 60-point mark […]
Read moreJohn Carlson named NHL’s second star of the week
Tampa Bay LightningJohn Carlson is on a scoring tear of late and has been rewarded by the league for his hot streak. The 32-year-old, top-pairing defenseman was named the NHL’s second star of the week after a […]
Read moreStars Of The Week
Jonathan HuberdeauNEW YORK (April 11, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson and Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending April 10.
Read moreCapitals defeat Bruins for third straight win, keep pace in Metropolitan
John CarlsonWASHINGTON -- Lars Eller scored the go-ahead goal and had an assist for the Washington Capitals in a 4-2 win against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Sunday.
Read moreEller helps Capitals defeat Bruins, win third straight
John CarlsonWASHINGTON -- Lars Eller scored the go-ahead goal and had an assist for the Washington Capitals in a 4-2 win against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Sunday.
Read moreEller helps Capitals defeat Bruins, win third straight
Boston BruinsWASHINGTON -- Lars Eller scored the go-ahead goal and had an assist for the Washington Capitals in a 4-2 win against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Sunday.
Read moreEller helps Capitals defeat Bruins, win third straight
Washington CapitalsWASHINGTON -- Lars Eller scored the go-ahead goal and had an assist for the Washington Capitals in a 4-2 win against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Sunday.
Read moreBack-to-back successful afternoon matchups against playoff teams: Capitals beat Bruins 4-2
Curtis LazarThe Washington Capitals were back on the ice less than 24 hours after taking down the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road Saturday. Could they sneak a win over a better rested Boston Bruins squad? John […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin shoots his shot as TNT rules analyst during Capitals-Lightning game
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin already has a lot of jobs, but he appeared to add another one during the Capitals-Lightning game. When John Carlson’s McNuggets Minute goal in the first period was challenged for being offside, Ovechkin […]
Read moreNHL Short Notes
Alex Ovechkin* John Carlson collected four points and Alex Ovechkin reached another noteworthy milestone as Washington edged the defending Stanley Cup champions at Capital One Arena. * The Canucks claimed a victory against the Golden Knights to keep their playoff hopes alive, while the Flames defeated the Duck...
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