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The Noon Countdown: Offense from the Defense

Jan 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) waves after winning the first star of the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

37 – Number of days remaining until the start of the Washington Capitals’ 50th season. But it’s also…

…the number of defensemen in franchise history who have scored at least 10 goals as a Washington Capital. Five of those blueliners – John Carlson, Kevin Hatcher, Sergei Gonchar, Calle Johansson, and Mike Green – scored 100+ goals in a Capitals’ jersey, with Carlson recently moving into sole possession of the franchise lead in that department with 151 goals (and counting).

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