Capitals get Carlson back for Game 1 vs. Islanders
Patrick McDermott / National Hockey League / Getty
The Washington Capitals have their Norris Trophy finalist in the lineup once again.
John Carlson was deemed good to go for Game 1 of the Capitals' opening-round playoff series against the New York Islanders, his club confirmed prior to puck drop.
The 30-year-old missed all three of the Capitals' round-robin games after suffering an injury late in an exhibition win over the Carolina Hurricanes on July 29.
He led all NHL blue-liners with 75 points during the regular season and topped all Washington skaters in ice time, logging 24:38 per game.
HEADLINES
- Crosby remains committed to Penguins: 'This is where I want to be'
- Wild teammates confident Kaprizov will sign: 'It's going to take time'
- Doughty: 'I expect to be on' Canada's Olympic team
- Islanders' Duclair says Roy apologized for calling his play 'god-awful'
- Habs' Hutson: 'I'm a USA Hockey player and that's just how it is'
Advertisement