Carlson recorded an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson had the secondary assist on Alex Ovechkin's empty-netter in the third period. The 31-year-old Carlson finished December with two goals and seven helpers in 10 games, aided by a four-point effort Wednesday versus the Predators. The defenseman is up to 31 points (eight on the power play), 82 shots on net, a plus-14 rating and 39 blocked shots in 33 contests.