Carlson scored a power-play goal, blocked four shots and added four PIM in Friday's 5-0 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson entered Friday with no points in his last six outings, and he missed four games while in the COVID-19 protocols in the middle of that cold stretch. He snapped the drought with his goal at 7:54 of the first period. The 32-year-old wasn't eased back into action after exiting the protocols, but the Capitals' offense has struggled as a whole in recent weeks. Carlson has nine goals, 33 points, 98 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating through 41 appearances. He's picked up nine power-play points and two more while shorthanded.