Capitals trade away star defenseman John Carlson

Name: Capitals trade away star defenseman John Carlson
Uploaded: 2026-03-07T01:36:05Z
Description: The Washington Capitals are saying goodbye to one of the most important players of the last two decades. Longtime defenseman John Carlson — a key part of the team’s 2018 Stanley Cup Finals championship run — has been traded, closing the chapter on a remarkable career in Washington. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from Arlington with more.

The Washington Capitals are saying goodbye to one of the most important players of the last two decades. Longtime defenseman John Carlson — a key part of the team’s 2018 Stanley Cup Finals championship run — has been traded, closing the chapter on a remarkable career in Washington. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from Arlington with more.

Posted March 6, 2026 8:36pm EST