""Not overly concerned," head coach Spencer Carbery said. "Missed skate this morning, so we'll see how he is tonight." Carlson is currently on a five-game point streak, tallying an assist in 22:55 of total ice time against the Florida Panthers in the Capitals' last outing. He is averaging 23:22 of ice time per game this season, which ranks first on the team, three seconds ahead of Jakob Chychrun (23:19)."
"The veteran blueliner is also the club's overall top scorer from the backend, recording 14 points (4g, 10a) through the first 17 games of the 2025-26 campaign. Only forwards Dylan Strome (15) and Tom Wilson (17) have more points than Carlson. Carbery has been playing Carlson on the Capitals' top defense pairing next to Martin Fehervary. The Caps are carrying two extra defensemen with Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dylan McIlrath both taking the scratches skate on Saturday morning."
John Carlson is dealing with an upper-body injury and missed Saturday morning skate for maintenance, making him a game-time decision for the Capitals' matchup against the New Jersey Devils. Carlson is on a five-game point streak and logged 22:55 of ice time in the last outing. He averages 23:22 per game, the team lead, and has 14 points (4g, 10a) through 17 games, ranking among the team's top scorers. He has been paired with Martin Fehervary on the top defense pairing. Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dylan McIlrath were scratched. Jack Hughes is likely unavailable with a non-hockey hand injury, which alters preparation.
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