The Capitals are playing a defenseman short, as John Carlson was hurt in Thursday's tilt against the Predators.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — As he enters the final year of his contract, Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson isn't fixated on the future. Carlson, who will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of ...

Washington Capitals defender John Carlson departed prematurely following a lower-body injury in an NHL game with Nashville ...

After trading veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik (and his cap hit) to the Colorado Avalanche, GM Brian MacLellan of the Washington Capitals was optimistic he'd be able to re-sign John Carlson before the ...

John Carlson can't forget that he is fighting for the NHL lead for points among defensemen because his Washington Capitals teammates keep razzing him about it. "The guys do a good job of pumping that ...

The Washington Capitals opened camp this fall with a huge question hanging over their blue line. Veteran defenseman John Carlson is skating into the final year of his contract, an eight-year, $64 ...

The Fourth Period: David Pagnotta said that teams started calling the Vancouver Canucks, who had already been looking for a middle-six forward, but nothing is imminent. “When (Nils) Hoglander went out ...

During the 2019-20 regular season, Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson led all defensemen in both points and assists and set or tied career highs in every offensive category. Carlson is vying ...