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Capitals’ John Carlson: Healthy for camp
John Carlson (knee) indicated he expects to be ready for preseason action after undergoing offseason surgery, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.Carlson suffered damage to his kneecap during the 2020-21 campaign, which required offseason surgery, but he is ready for action as Washington kicks off formal training camp Thursday. The 31-year-old posted 10 goals and 44 points in 52 games during the pandemic-shortened season and should be one of the top fantasy defenders once again as long as he can stay healthy and involved in Washington’s potent offensive attack, so draft him in all formats with confidence.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Undergoes minor surgery
General manager Brian MacLellan indicated that John Carlson (knee) recently underwent a “minor procedure,” Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.Carlson brought up the knee issue following Washington’s exit from the postseason in May and indicated that surgical options were possible. MacLellan indicated that the 30-year-old defender is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Fantasy managers should target the offensive rearguard early in all formats following his 10-goal, 44-point effort in 52 games last season.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Dealt with knee injury
John Carlson dealt with a knee injury toward the end of the season that may require surgery, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.At this point it isn’t clear if Carlson is in danger of missing time at the start of the 2021-22 campaign. The 31-year-old blueliner turned in another fantastic season in 2020-21, racking up 10 goals, 44 points and 128 shots on net through 52 contests. He’ll remain a high-end fantasy commodity heading into next year’s drafts.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Ready for Game 1
John Carlson (lower body) will return to action versus Boston on Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.Carlson racked up 15 of his 44 points this season with the man advantage and figures to retake his place quarterbacking the No. 1 power-play unit. For the fourth straight year, the 31-year-old defenseman reached the 10-goal mark and should continue to provide elite fantasy value heading into the playoffs.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Won’t play Tuesday
John Carlson (lower body) won’t play Tuesday versus Boston, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.Carlson practiced Monday and was on the ice for Tuesday’s morning skate, so although he won’t play in Washington’s regular-season finale, he appears to be on track to play in Saturday’s Game 1 against the Bruins. The 31-year-old defender has racked up 10 goals and 44 points through 52 games this campaign.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Good to go
John Carlson (lower body) will rejoin the Washington Capitals’ lineup for Tuesday’s regular-season finale against Boston, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.Carlson will return to his usual featured role Tuesday after missing Saturday’s win over Philadelphia with a lower-body issue. The 31-year-old blueliner has racked up 10 goals and 44 points through 52 games this campaign.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Practicing Monday
John Carlson (lower body) was on the ice for Monday’s practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.Carlson and Nicklas Backstrom were both late scratches for Saturday’s 2-1 overtime win against the Flyers, and it has yet to be established if the offensive defenseman will be ready to return for Tuesday’s regular-season finale against the Bruins. The 31-year-old has tallied 10 goals and 44 points in 52 games during the pandemic-shortened season.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Ruled out Saturday
John Carlson (lower body) is day-to-day with a lower body injury and will not dress for Saturday’s match against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.Carlson missed two games recently with a lower-body injury and it’s not yet clear if the cause of Saturday’s absence is related to his prior injury. The 31-year-old has notched 10 goals and 44 points in 52 games and could be in the running for Norris Trophy consideration after the regular season ends.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Good to go Monday
John Carlson (lower body) is taking warmups and is expected to suit up for Monday’s tilt with the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.Carlson will return from a two-game absence Monday. The veteran blueliner has racked up 42 points and 64 blocked shots in 49 games this season. He’ll slide into his usual top-pair role for Monday’s contest.
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Capitals’ John Carlson: Monday return not ruled out
John Carlson (lower body) is participating in Monday’s morning skate and will talk to trainers afterwards about getting cleared to play in Monday’s game against the Rangers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.If the trainers deem Carlson fit to play, he could rejoin the lineup for Monday’s tilt. Alex Ovechkin (lower body) also participated in Monday’s morning skate and is awaiting official clearance from trainers.
