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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson scored his seventh goal of the season Saturday night as the Capitals hosted the New York Rangers. The 31-year-old is now two goals shy of passing Mike Green and Calle Johansson (113) for the third-most goals by a defenseman in franchise history.
At the 5:55 mark of the third period, Carlson got the Capitals on the board and tied the game 1-1. Forward Tom Wilson and center Nicklas Backstrom assisted.
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He is only two goals away from passing Mike Green and Calle Johansson (113) for the third-most goals by a defenseman in Capitals history.
Wilson, who is playing in his first game back from a seven-game suspension, picked up his fourth assist in his last five games.
Tom Wilson recorded the primary assist on Carlson’s goal. Wilson has four assists in his last five games played.
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Additionally, Backstrom has passed Henrik Zetterberg for the sixth-most points in NHL history by a Swedish-born player with his 961st career point.
Nicklas Backstrom picked up the secondary assist on Carlson’s goal, marking his 961st career point (255g, 706a), which passes Henrik Zetterberg for the sixth-most points in NHL history by a Swedish-born player.
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By Della Young
