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Carlson (head) is expected to be back in the Capitals lineup on Thursday.
Carlson last played for the Capitals' on December 23rd and is expected to return to Washington's lineup Thursday vs. Philadelphia due to a head injury. The 33-year-old had eight goals, 13 assists, 101 SOG, six PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 30 games prior to his injury
Carlson (head) is "close" but will not play Tuesday vs. the Blue Jackets.
Carlson last played for the Capitals' on December 23rd and is close to returning to Washington but will still not play Tuesday vs. Columbus. The 33-year-old had eight goals, 13 assists, 101 SOG, six PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 30 games prior to his injury.
Carlson (face) returned to the ice in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday.
Carlson has not played since December 23rd and does not have a timetable for his return. Getting back on the ice on Wednesday was the next step for the 33-year-old, who may not play again this season. Depending on where the Capitals are situated in the playoff race, will likely determine whether or not Carlson suits up again.
The Capitals have placed John Carlson (head) on long-term IR.
Carlson is expected to miss "months, not weeks."
Carlson took a slap shot to the head on December 23rd, and while he did not need surgery, the defenseman is expected to be out until late in the regular season. The Capitals are hopeful that he'll be back well before the playoffs, but it looks like his fantasy hockey season may be over.
Carlson is out indefinitely after taking a puck to the face on Friday.
Carlson was taken to the hospital for "precautionary" reasons and was later discharged but the Capitals announced that the blueliner in out indefinitely. Erik Gustafsson will continue to play a large role at 5v5 and on the top power-play unit in Carlson's absence.
Carlson (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Friday.
John Carlson is no longer listed on the injured reserve (lower body).
Carlson has not played since leaving early in a game vs. Nashville on October 29th. The Capitals' star defenseman has two goals and six points in his first nine games with the team while putting up a -2 plus/minus with 27 SOG. He will be a game-time decision Friday but will make a massive addition to the lineup if he is able to go after warm-ups.
John Carlson will be a game-time decision Friday vs. Tampa Bay
Carlson has not played since leaving early in a game vs. Nashville on October 29th. The Capitals' star defenseman has two goals and six points in his first nine games with the team while putting up a -2 plus/minus with 27 SOG. He will be a game-time decision Friday but will make a massive addition to the lineup if he is able to go after warm-ups.
Carlson (lower-body) will not play Monday vs. the Oilers.
Carlson will miss his fifth straight game with a lower-body injury. However, Carlson was on the ice in a regular jersey, which is a good sign that he could be available for Wednesday's game vs. the Penguins.
John Carlson was placed on the injured reserve Wednesday with a lower-body injury
Carlson has not played since October 29th as he deals with a lower-body injury. It is a massive blow for the already-hurt Capitals as Carlson was playing 21:55 TOI per night and had six points (2G/4A) in his first nine games prior to the injury.
John Carlson will not play Tuesday vs. Vegas
Carlson (lower-body) will not play Monday in Carolina.
Carlson suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday and will not be available for Monday's game vs. the Hurricanes. Dmitry Orlov will move up to PP1 and Matt Irwin will make his season debut to replace Carlson.
Carlson (lower-body) left Saturday's game and is questionable to play Monday.
Carlson left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury in the first period and did not return. Nick Jensen moved up to play with Martin Fehervary at 5v5, and Dmitry Orlov replaced him on the top power-play. Either the Capitals will make a call-up or Matt Irwin will replace Carlson in the lineup on Monday if he can't play.
Carlson (COVID-19 protocol) will return to the Capitals lineup on Monday.
Carlson missed the last four games while in COVID-19 protocol but both he and Dmitry Orlov (suspension) will return to the lineup vs. Vegas. Prior to landing in COVID-19 protocol, Carlson was held pointless in his last four games.
Source: JJ Regan 01/24/22, 2:04 pm EST
Carlson is in COVID-19 protocol and will not play on Sunday.
Source: Ben Raby 01/16/22, 1:40 pm EST
Carlson (lower-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Carlson will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. Carlson was on the ice for Monday's practice but will be held out most likely as more of a precaution with nothing to be gained from Tuesday's game.
Carlson (lower-body) will not play Saturday vs. the Flyers.
Carlson (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to return to the lineup Monday.
Carlson (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Carlson has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but seems on track to return to the lineup on Monday. Carlson is officially listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status as the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Source: JJ Regan 05/3/21, 11:46 am EST
