Carlson (rest) won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. The Capitals will play with 13 forwards and five defensemen for their regular-season finale.

Not playing again Tuesday ...

Carlson's status for Tuesday's game is up in the air after he was also given a rest day Sunday against the Blue Jackets. Dylan McIlrath will continue to operate in a third-pairing role if Carlson ...

Carlson said making the moment greater for him is that he will get to share it with his own family, that his kids and future ...

Carlson (rest) won't play against Columbus on Sunday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson set up three goals in Friday's 5-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Two of his assists, including a power-play helper, were on goals by Alex Ovechkin ...

Distributes three helpers ...