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John Carlson: WP Rating 90

John Carlson is rated 90 out of 99, number 15 of 209 NHL defencemen. His best marks are scoring (93) and shooting (91). Updated November 12, 2026.

90WP rating
Defence · No. 74 Lightning Cooling
John Carlson
Scoring93
Shooting91
Playmaking89
Play-driving89
Defence84
Power play90

2026-27 season

18Games
6Goals
9Assists
15Points
41Shots
19.5 minIce time

Profile

Position
Defence
Age
36
Born
January 10, 1990
Hometown
Natick, Massachusetts, USA
Height
6'3"
Weight
225 lb
Shoots
Right
Drafted
2008, round 1, pick 27 overall
Cap hit
$8.50M
Contract
Through 2027-28, then an unrestricted free agent
Clause
No-movement clause

Season by season

SeasonTeamGames GoalsAssistsPoints
2025-26Anaheim Ducks16 41014
2025-26Washington Capitals55 103646
2024-25Washington Capitals79 54651
2023-24Washington Capitals82 104252
2022-23Washington Capitals40 92029
2021-22Washington Capitals78 175471
2020-21Washington Capitals52 103444
2019-20Washington Capitals69 156075

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Every player gets one number out of 99, updated daily from real games. It compares him with others at the same position across six areas, shown as the bars on the card. The current season counts most, steadied by last season so a hot or cold week does not swing it. An average regular sits near 77, and nobody reaches 99. The rating is a public statistic. It is not a prediction and is not a pick.

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