#nhl-milestone

#nhl-milestone

John Carlson will play his 1,000th NHL game with the Washington Capitals, receiving a pregame ceremony and special gifts.

Carlson will become the 13th player to reach the 1,000-game mark in a Capitals jersey, with impressive career statistics as a defenseman.

The Washington Capitals will celebrate John Carlson's 1,000th NHL game with a pregame ceremony.

Fans attending the game will receive a John Carlson giveaway t-shirt in commemoration of the milestone.

John Carlson to play 1,000th NHL game for Washington Capitals, becoming the second Capital to reach this milestone this season.

Only 80 out of 391 players who reached 1,000-game threshold played for a single franchise; Carlson reflects on the rarity and gratitude of achieving this with the Capitals.