2024 Stats
G
5
A
46
PP Pts
14
+/-
17
PIM
22
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Carlson's days of being a 70-point defenseman are likely done, but he wasn't negatively impacted by the Capitals' acquisition of Jakob Chychrun for 2024-25. Carlson had five goals, 46 assists, 14 power-play points, 131 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating for a club that exceeded expectations to be the top regular-season team in the Eastern Conference. Carlson is entering a contract year in 2025-26, and at 35 years old, his offense could start to diminish. However, 50-point blueliners don't grow on trees, and as long as he stays healthy, that's still within his range of possibilities as a top-four defenseman. The motivation of playing for a new deal should also help keep his offense steady even if the Capitals regress as a team. Read Past Outlooks

Three-game, three-point streak
Carlson scored a power-play goal in a 3-1 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday in Game 2.
ANALYSIS
His goal stood as the winner. Carlson beat Frederik Andersen with a one-timer from the left circle off a cross-slot pass from Tom Wilson at 1:54 of the third frame. It was his first goal of the 2024-25 playoffs. Carlson is riding a three-game, three-point scoring streak (one goal, two assists) with 10 shots and a plus-8 rating.
His goal stood as the winner. Carlson beat Frederik Andersen with a one-timer from the left circle off a cross-slot pass from Tom Wilson at 1:54 of the third frame. It was his first goal of the 2024-25 playoffs. Carlson is riding a three-game, three-point scoring streak (one goal, two assists) with 10 shots and a plus-8 rating.
NHL Stats
Loading Skater Stats...
2024 NHL Game Log
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2024 NHL Game Log
Loading Skater Game Log...
2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 23:34
- Average Power Play TOI: 3:00
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:51
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
23:23
3:58
1:36
2023–24
25:54
3:22
2:46
2024–25
23:34
3:00
2:51
Capitals Depth Chart
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Capitals Power Play Depth Chart
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Carlson surpassed the 50-point mark for the sixth time in his career in 2023-24, collecting 10 goals and 42 assists in 82 regular-season contests. He found the back of the net on only one occasion through 35 games before turning it on down the stretch to help the Capitals secure a playoff berth. Carlson wrapped up the regular season with nine tallies and 33 points in 47 outings. Despite some hiccups on the man advantage during the year, Carlson finished with a respectable 21 power-play points. He also earned 176 shots on goal, 194 blocked shots and 69 hits. The 34-year-old blueliner offers solid category coverage, and his offensive numbers should improve following Washington's retool in the summer.
More Fantasy News

Assists in back-to-back games
Carlson picked up an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Expected to return for Game 1
Carlson (rest) is slated to play in Game 1 of Washington's first-round series against Montreal on Monday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Still out Thursday
Carlson (rest) won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Not playing again Tuesday
Carlson (rest) won't be in the lineup against the Islanders on Tuesday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Game-time call Tuesday
Carlson (rest) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's divisional matchup against the Islanders, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors

Could end up on LTIR
Carlson, who has been out since being struck in the face by the puck against Winnipeg on Dec. 23, may end up going on long-term injured reserve, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
According to El-Bashir, Carlson's recovery has been described in months, not weeks. The Capitals still hope that the 32-year-old blueliner can return well before the start of the playoffs.
According to El-Bashir, Carlson's recovery has been described in months, not weeks. The Capitals still hope that the 32-year-old blueliner can return well before the start of the playoffs.