John Carlson of the Washington Capitals made history by surpassing Calle Johansson for the most games played by a defenseman in the franchise's history. Carlson also scored his 145th career goal, moving up the all-time Capitals list. His achievement was celebrated with a video tribute, after which he promptly scored a goal. Carlson's milestone was acknowledged by his coach and himself, emphasizing the significance of his accomplishment.
Caps HC Spencer Carbery on the Wings: "Talent wise, I think they’re as good as any team in the NHL." Van Reimsdyk: "Fast on pucks and they made their plays quick." Tom Wilson: "High-octane offense." The proof is in the pucks in the net: https://t.co/8gi2WZwc0Q
“It’s a huge accomplishment. It’s a lot of games in a really good league. I’m glad to do with it with one team; that’s a special thing for a player.” — John Carlson, who passed Calle Johansson for most games by an #ALLCAPS’ defenseman https://t.co/QwZNYi2N4t
Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery on John Carlson: "He's going to go down in history as one of the greats of all-time in this organization." #ALLCAPS
John Carlson scored his 145th career goal to climb an all-time @Capitals list. #NHLStats: https://t.co/AMqBTfqwm7 https://t.co/mwYFOEyl6B
John Carlson was just honored for playing the most games ever by a #Caps defenseman. Then he immediately scored off the draw as the ovation ended. Times beautifully.
Carlson gets his fourth goal of the season almost immediately after the video tribute for his 984th game to pass Calle Johansson for most by Capitals defenseman. https://t.co/8xa8bwJ1kF
Warm ovation for John Carlson, who passed Calle Johansson for most games played by a defenseman in #ALLCAPS history (984). Carlson scored a PPG moments later to give WSH a 2-0 lead over OTT. https://t.co/Zl4cXtYNAM
With that goal, Carlson passes Gonchar for the second-most goals by a Caps defenseman in franchise history.
Tribute for John Carlson, who passes Calle Johansson for the most games by a defenseman in Capitals franchise history. https://t.co/6G3fJRGDgL