Carlson scored a goal in a 7-3 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

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 defenseman John Carlson holds himself to a high standard. It's what's made the 35-year-old so successful and one of the NHL's most touted offensive defensemen over the years. But ...

Washington Capitals star defenseman John Carlson recently achieved a remarkable NHL milestone, becoming the seventh U.S.-born defenseman to reach 700 career points. Beyond his on-ice success, Carlson ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is on the verge of reaching the milestone of 1,000 NHL games, and pop singer Vanessa Carlton is part of the celebration. Carlton remixed ...

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman John Carlson to an eight-year contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. Carlson's contract will carry an ...

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils are in some cap trouble, so letting a player or two go will be necessary ...

RICHFIELD, Minn. — John Carlson loves softball and has for better than seven decades. As he approaches a big birthday, he explains how the game has loved him back. Carlson's team gathers for an 8 a.m.

Carlson (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Carolina on Thursday, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

The conventional wisdom about defensive pairings is that an offensive-minded, puck-moving player should be paired with a more traditional stay-at-home type of defenseman. Capitals Coach Spencer ...