Carlson logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson set up an Alex Ovechkin tally in the first minute of the third period. The 32-year-old Carlson has gotten back to his playmaking ways with five helpers (three on the power play) in his last three contests. The blueliner has 45 points in 53 games, surpassing his 44-point output from 52 outings last season. He's added 132 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating in 2021-22, playing as steady as ever on the top defensive pairing.