John Carlson

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Washington Capitals' John Carlson, Alex Ovechkin and Marcus Johansson react as Toronto Maple Leafs' David Steckel celebrates scoring his team's seventh goal during third period in Toronto on Saturday Nov. 19, 2011. The Caps lost 7-1. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone (6) scores past Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74) and goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of the Czech Republic, during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff Eastern Conference semifinal series in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Tampa Bay won 4-3. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Associated press Capitals defenseman John Carlson grimaces as he battles for the puck with Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis during the second period. Tampa Bay edged Washington 4-3 for a commanding 3-0 lead in their series.

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DREW ANGERER/THE WASHINGTON TIMES Capitals rookie defenseman John Carlson (left) departed early with an undisclosed injury in Game 1 against Tampa Bay on Friday, but he was back in action for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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John Carlson

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Washington Capitals' Mike Knuble (22) celebrates with teammates John Carlson, right, and Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 2, 2001, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-4 in overtime.(AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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Washington Capitals' Mike Knuble (22) celebrates with teammates John Carlson, right, and Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 2, 2001, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-4 in overtime.(AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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Washington Capitals players and fans celebrate the team's first goal by John Carlson against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. (AP Photo)