"John Carlson, despite finishing 16th in Norris Trophy voting and leading the Capitals in several statistical categories, was not selected for the Olympic Orientation Camp."
"Carlson's contribution included a strong analytic performance, as he dominated five-on-five play and contributed to the team’s offensive production, leading to significant goal counts."
"With the 2025-26 season approaching, Carlson needs only 19 points to surpass Mathieu Schneider and become the fifth-highest scoring American defender in NHL history."
"At 35 years old, Carlson recorded his seventh 50-point season, evidencing not only sustained individual success but also ongoing vital contributions to the Capitals."
USA Hockey has announced a roster of 44 players for the 2026 Winter Olympics, excluding notable defenseman John Carlson. Despite a strong performance last season, finishing 16th in Norris Trophy voting, Carlson was overlooked for both the Olympics and the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Capitals' defenseman recorded 51 points in the past season and had a significant impact on five-on-five play. Carlson is near a career milestone, just 19 points shy of becoming the fifth-highest scoring American defender in NHL history.
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