Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson celebrates after scoring in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) vie for the puck as Maple Leafs defenseman TJ Brodie (78) watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) waves to the crowd as he is recognized for playing in his 1,000th NHL hockey game during the first period against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. This is Carlson's 1,000th NHL game. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson holds his son Sawyer Carlson during a ceremony to mark his playing in 1000 career NHL games before a hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson and his family pose for a photo during a ceremony to mark his playing in 1000 career NHL games before a hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)