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.

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 ...

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 ...