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John Carlson

Defenseman · Washington Capitals

2008 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 27 (#27) — Washington Capitals

Next Game

Wed, Feb 25 · 7:00 PM ET vs Flyers

NBC Sports Philadelphia, Monumental Sports

Age 366'3"220 lbsShoots RightNatick, USA

Current Season

GP

55

Goals

10

Assists

36

Points

46

+/-

+11

S%

8.7%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 5vs NSH011017:03
Feb 3@ PHI000-2525:09
Feb 2vs NYI101+2121:36
Jan 31vs CAR011+2227:57
Jan 29@ DET000-1327:25

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$8.00M

Total Value

$64.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

Yrs 1-4: 15 Team No Trade List · Yrs 5-8: 10 Team No Trade List

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Olympics
Carlson primed to return post-Olympics

John Carlson shakes off that nagging lower-body tweak from the Caps' final pre-break game against Nashville and hits the ice in a full-contact jersey this week. The 36-year-old puck-mover, who's been a top-pair anchor with 46 points in 55 games, looks every bit ready to slide back into Spencer Carbery's lineup when Washington hosts Philly on the 25th.

Washington Capitals

Frequently Asked Questions

What are John Carlson's stats this season?
John Carlson has 10 goals and 36 assists for 46 points in 55 games this season.
What team does John Carlson play for?
John Carlson is a defenseman for the Washington Capitals.
What is John Carlson's contract?
John Carlson has a cap hit of $8.00M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was John Carlson drafted?
John Carlson was drafted in the 2008 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals in Round 1, Pick 27 (27 overall).
Where is John Carlson from?
John Carlson is 36 years old and was born in Natick, USA.