John Carlson (ice hockey)

John Carlson
Carlson with the Capitals on April 28, 2016
Born (2002-01-01) January 1, 2002
Natick, Massachusetts
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Anaheim Ducks
Washington Capitals
National team  United States
NHL draft 27th overall, 2008
Washington Capitals

John Carlson (born January 10, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Washington Capitals.

Carlson is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Capitals in 2018. He is also a two-time All-Star, being named one in 2019 and 2020.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Carlson played parts of two seasons with the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and one season with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with the Ice. He was named to both the USHL Second All-Star team and All-Rookie team.[1][2] He also had a successful time with the Knights, being named to the First All-Rookie team, Second All-Star team, and the CHL All-Rookie team.[3][4][5]

He was drafted 27th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2008 NHL entry draft.[6] On November 13, 2008, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract to join the Capitals.[7] He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Hershey Bears. During his time with the Bears, Carlson helped them win back-to-back Calder Cups in 2009 and 2010.[8] He was also named to both the AHL All-Star Game and All-Rookie team in 2010.[9][10]

On November 18, 2009, the Capitals called him up and Carlson made his NHL debut two days later in a 3–2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.[11] On January 21, 2010, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Tomáš Fleischmann goal in a 6–3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.[12] On March 25, Carlson scored his first NHL goal against Manny Legace in a 3–2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.[13] On September 14, 2012, Carlson signed a six-year, $23.8 million contract to stay with the Capitals.[14] On November 2, 2013, Carlson scored his 100th NHL point against Scott Clemmensen in a 3–2 shootout win against the Florida Panthers.[15]

He helped the Capitals during the playoffs. They defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Tampa Bay Lightning. They eventually went on to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one in the Final to win the first Stanley Cup in Capitals franchise history.[16] On June 24, 2018, Carlson signed a eight-year, $64 million contract to stay with the Capitals.[17] On October 1, 2019, the Capitals named Carlson as one of their alternate captains.[18] On March 30, 2024, Carlson played in his 1,000th career NHL game, setting a Capitals franchise record in the process.[19]

On March 5, 2026, the Capitals traded Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2026 conditional first-round draft pick and a 2027 third-round draft pick.[20]

References

  1. ↑ "Awards - USHL Second All-Star Team". Elite Prospects. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Awards - USHL All-Rookie Team". Elite Prospects. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  3. ↑ "2008-09 OHL All-Star Teams Announced". Windsor Spitfires. Archived from the original on December 28, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ↑ "OHL names rookie of the year, all-rookie teams". Soo Today. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Awards - CHL All-Rookie Team". Elite Prospects. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Caps take Colonia's Carlson at 27". NJ.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Capitals sign top draft pick John Carlson". CBC Sports. Archived from the original on December 28, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Capitals sign top draft pick John Carlson". American Hockey League. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  9. ↑ "AHL All-Stars Roster for the 2010 All-Star Game". American Hockey League. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  10. ↑ "2009-10 AHL All-Rookie Team announced". American Hockey League. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Teenager to make debut with Caps". Montreal Gazette. Archived from the original on May 28, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Capitals 6-3 Penguins (Jan 21, 2010) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Chad LaRose gives Hurricanes shootout win over Capitals". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Capitals sign defenceman Carlson to six-year, US$23.8-million contract extension". Global News. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  15. ↑ "John Carlson finally scores". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  16. ↑ "Capitals win Stanley Cup, defeat Golden Knights in Game 5 of Final". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Capitals Re-sign John Carlson". Washington Capitals. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  18. ↑ "John Carlson named an alternate captain for Capitals". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  19. ↑ "Capitals to Honor John Carlson for 1,000th NHL Game in Pregame Ceremony Sunday, April 7". Washington Capitals. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Ducks Acquire Carlson from Washington". Anaheim Ducks. Retrieved June 9, 2026.

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