"Carlson, who crossed the 1,100 games milestone earlier this season and recently passed Nicklas Backstrom for second on the Caps' all-time games list, is having another productive campaign, posting 23 points (6g, 17a) in 26 games. When Carlson is on the ice at five-on-five, the Capitals are out-attempting (55.4%), out-chancing (54.4%), and out-scoring (26 to 19) their opponents by a wide margin."
"[Carlson] is obviously a huge part of our team and had a great season, and all expectations are he's going to have another great season next year," Patrick said then. "It probably makes sense just to see how things play out a little bit. We're a mature team and transitioning to a younger team, and we just want to make sure that we're putting guys in the right position to have success and that expectations line up."
John Carlson is in the final season of an eight-year, $64 million contract and will not retire after the season. The soon-to-be 36-year-old has posted 23 points (6g, 17a) in 26 games and surpassed Nicklas Backstrom for second on the Capitals' all-time games list after crossing the 1,100-games milestone. At five-on-five, the Capitals are out-attempting (55.4%), out-chancing (54.4%), and out-scoring (26-19) opponents with Carlson on the ice. Coach Spencer Carbery reduced Carlson's role, removing him from the first power-play unit and lowering his average ice time to 22:47. General manager Chris Patrick prefers to wait before negotiating an extension as the team transitions toward a younger roster.
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