John Carlson

Carlson helped Evgeny Kuznetsov tie it at 1-1 in the second period with the Caps going on to lose 2-1 in overtime to the Islanders.

Fantasy Impact

This was the defenseman's fourth assist of the playoffs, with the Caps looking to avoid getting bounced on Tuesday.

Carlson helped T.J. Oshie twice as the Caps lost 4-2 to the Islanders in Game 1 of this playoff round.

Fantasy Impact

The top-ranked defenseman has 62 playoff points in his career.

Per Coach Reirdon, the Caps are "hopeful" that the star defenseman can play in Game 1 of the playoffs.

Fantasy Impact

Carlson, whose injury is "undisclosed," has been practicing with his teammates for over a week. He is the top-rated defenseman in the NHL.

Just before game time on Tuesday in Toronto, the defenseman was scratched with a lower-body injury.

Fantasy Impact

Carlson is the league's top defenseman.

Carlson helped Alex Ovechkin twice in the third period of the 6-5 overtime loss on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The Caps defenseman continues to lead the NHL in points for defensemen at 75 in 67 games (+12).