With his assist on T.J. Oshie’s game-winning goal on Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals defender John Carlson recorded his eleventh point of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs. His point per game average so far this postseason has him first on his team in terms of scoring, with four goals and seven assists.
Carlson’s regular season was marred by injuries, something that he has never before experienced in his career. Prior to sitting out on December 28th, he had played in 412 consecutive games, which put him ten games away from tying the franchise record for consecutive games played.