Carlson sets Capitals record for points by D-man in single postseason
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John Carlson is going to become a very rich man this offseason.
A pending unrestricted free agent, Carlson recorded an assist on Devante Smith-Pelly's second-period goal, setting a Capitals record for points by a defenseman in a single postseason.
John Carlson collected his 13th point of the 2018 #StanleyCup Playoffs to establish a @Capitals franchise record for points by a defenseman in single postseason. #NHLStats #WSHvsTBL pic.twitter.com/1siJW9pnoM
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 14, 2018
Carlson led all NHL blue-liners in points during the regular season with 68 and has produced at an even greater rate during the playoffs.
Hands down the best defenseman set to hit the open market this offseason, Carlson is playing the finest hockey of his life at an opportune time.
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