John Carlson stats
LightningBio
- Age
- 36 yearsJan 10, 1990
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
Stats
Totals
- GP
- 71
- G
- 14
- A · 39th
- 46
- PTS
- 60
- +/-
- 9
- PIM
- 32
- PPG
- 2
- GWG
- 1
Ranked among NHL players with 20+ games that season; only the top 50 are shown. How each stat qualifies: glossary.
| GP: Games the player appeared in, however briefly. | G: Goals scored. | A: Assists — the last one or two passes or shots before a teammate’s goal. | PTS: Goals plus assists. | +/-: Goals for minus goals against while the player was on the ice at even strength or short-handed. | PIM: Penalty minutes — time served in the box. | PPG: Power-play goals, scored with a man advantage. | GWG: Game-winning goals. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | WSH | 22 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-11 | WSH | 82 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 21 | 44 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011-12 | WSH | 82 | 9 | 23 | 32 | -15 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | WSH | 48 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | WSH | 82 | 10 | 27 | 37 | -3 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | WSH | 82 | 12 | 43 | 55 | 11 | 28 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015-16 | WSH | 56 | 8 | 31 | 39 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016-17 | WSH | 72 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017-18 | WSH | 82 | 15 | 53 | 68 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 4 |
| 2018-19 | WSH | 80 | 13 | 57 | 70 | 21 | 34 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | WSH | 69 | 15 | 60 | 75 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 6 |
| 2020-21 | WSH | 52 | 10 | 34 | 44 | -5 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | WSH | 78 | 17 | 54 | 71 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 40 | 9 | 20 | 29 | -7 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 82 | 10 | 42 | 52 | -7 | 40 | 6 | 5 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 79 | 5 | 46 | 51 | 17 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-26 |  WSH/ANA | 71 | 14 | 46 | 60 | 9 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
Career regular season
- GP
- 1,159
- G
- 170
- A
- 615
- PTS
- 785
- +/-
- 112
- PIM
- 396
- PPG
- 49
- GWG
- 33
Career Postseason
- GP
- 149
- G
- 21
- A
- 63
- PTS
- 84
- +/-
- -9
- PIM
- 60
- PPG
- 13
- GWG
- 2
Per game
- GP
- 71
- G
- 0.2
- A
- 0.6
- PTS
- 0.8
- +/-
- 9
- PIM
- 0.5
- PPG
- 0.0
- GWG
- 0.0
Per game: season totals ÷ games played. Derived here — percentages, plus/minus, goals-against average and time on ice are the stored figures and are left as they are.
| GP: Games the player appeared in, however briefly. | G: Goals scored. | A: Assists — the last one or two passes or shots before a teammate’s goal. | PTS: Goals plus assists. | +/-: Goals for minus goals against while the player was on the ice at even strength or short-handed. | PIM: Penalty minutes — time served in the box. | PPG: Power-play goals, scored with a man advantage. | GWG: Game-winning goals. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | WSH | 22 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 11 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2010-11 | WSH | 82 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 21 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2011-12 | WSH | 82 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | -15 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2012-13 | WSH | 48 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 11 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2013-14 | WSH | 82 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | -3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2014-15 | WSH | 82 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 11 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2015-16 | WSH | 56 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 16 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | WSH | 72 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2017-18 | WSH | 82 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2018-19 | WSH | 80 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 21 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2019-20 | WSH | 69 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 12 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 2020-21 | WSH | 52 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | -5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2021-22 | WSH | 78 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 13 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 40 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | -7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 82 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | -7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 79 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 17 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2025-26 | WSH/ANA | 71 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Career regular season, Per game
- GP
- 1,159
- G
- 0.1
- A
- 0.5
- PTS
- 0.7
- +/-
- 112
- PIM
- 0.3
- PPG
- 0.0
- GWG
- 0.0
Bio
- Age
- 36 yearsJan 10, 1990
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Experience
- 17 yearsDebut 2009
- Birthplace
- Natick, MA
Against other defensemen
2025-26 regular season, 231 NHL defensemen with 20+ games.
- Goals14
Higher than 94% of the other 230 NHL defensemen.
- Assists46
Higher than 94% of the other 230 NHL defensemen.
- Points60
Higher than 95% of the other 230 NHL defensemen.
Latest performance
John Carlson
May 14 · vs VGK · L 5-1
- A
- 0
- G
- 0
- S
- 3
- +/-
- -1
- GWG
- 0
- PIM
- 0
- PPA
- 0
- PPG
- 0
Games
All games| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, May 14 | vs VGKL 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 |
| Tue, May 12 | atVGKL 3-2 OT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sun, May 10 | vsVGKW 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fri, May 08 | vsVGKL 6-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 3 |
| Wed, May 06 | atVGKW 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Mon, May 04 | atVGKL 3-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
What are John Carlson's career stats?
John Carlson has played 17 seasons for the Capitals. He has 170 goals and 615 assists for 785 points in 1,159 games.
Milestones within reach
- 15 more points for 800 — 785 now, 60 in his best season of the last two
- 35 more assists for 650 — 615 now, 46 in his best season of the last two
League leaderboards and awards
17 seasons, 15 postseasons, 2009-10 to 2025-26
Championships
- 2017-18 Stanley Cup Final with the Washington Capitals
All-time career rank
- 161st in points (785)
- 82nd in assists (615)
Among the 3,898 NHL players with a career line on file, regular season. A place deeper than 300th is not listed.
More on John Carlson
Playoff series
John Carlson played 149 games across 15 NHL postseasons in 25 series — 11 won, 14 lost.
| G: Goals scored. | G: Goals scored. | A: Assists — the last one or two passes or shots before a teammate’s goal. | PTS: Goals plus assists. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |  EDM | Won 4-2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2025-26 | VGK | Lost 2-4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024-25 |  MTL | Won 4-1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024-25 |  CAR | Lost 1-4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023-24 |  NYR | Lost 0-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021-22 |  FLA | Lost 2-4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020-21 |  BOS | Lost 1-4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019-20 |  NYI | Lost 1-4 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018-19 | CAR | Lost 3-4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017-18 |  CBJ | Won 4-2 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2017-18 |  PIT | Won 4-2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-18 |  TB | Won 4-3 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017-18 | VGK | Won 4-1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016-17 |  TOR | Won 4-2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | PIT | Lost 3-4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015-16 |  PHI | Won 4-2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2015-16 | PIT | Lost 2-4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2014-15 | NYI | Won 4-3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2014-15 | NYR | Lost 3-4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012-13 | NYR | Lost 3-4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-12 | BOS | Won 4-3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011-12 | NYR | Lost 3-4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010-11 | NYR | Won 4-1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010-11 | TB | Lost 0-4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-10 | MTL | Lost 3-4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Totals, from NHL game logs since the 1995-96 postseason — earlier series are not counted.
John Carlson against each club
- vs New York Rangers (88)
- vs Pittsburgh Penguins (75)
- vs New York Islanders (74)
- vs Carolina Hurricanes (73)
- vs Philadelphia Flyers (69)
- vs Tampa Bay Lightning (65)
- vs New Jersey Devils (62)
- vs Boston Bruins (60)
- vs Montreal Canadiens (59)
- vs Florida Panthers (56)
- vs Toronto Maple Leafs (51)
- vs Buffalo Sabres (48)
- vs Columbus Blue Jackets (46)
- vs Ottawa Senators (42)
- vs Winnipeg Jets (41)
- vs Detroit Red Wings (35)
- vs Edmonton Oilers (31)
- vs Calgary Flames (28)
- vs Nashville Predators (27)
- vs Dallas Stars (26)
- vs San Jose Sharks (26)
- vs Vancouver Canucks (26)
- vs Chicago Blackhawks (25)
- vs Colorado Avalanche (24)
- vs Los Angeles Kings (24)
- vs St. Louis Blues (24)
- vs Minnesota Wild (23)
- vs Vegas Golden Knights (23)
- vs Anaheim Ducks (22)
- vs Seattle Kraken (10)
- vs Utah Mammoth (3)
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- Victor HedmanTBAlike in Goals, Points, Assists71out of 100 on profile similarity
- Shea TheodoreVGKAlike in Goals, Points, Assists71out of 100 on profile similarity
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- Alex PietrangeloVGKAlike in Plus/Minus, Goals, Points64out of 100 on profile similarity
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