Carlson scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson was quiet for most of the night but turned it on late. He helped Garnet Hathaway score the tying goal with 2:57 remaining, and after Hathaway struck again to give Washington the lead, Carlson potted an empty-netter with 49 seconds left to seal it. The standout blueliner has a five-game point streak going, and he's up to 40 points in 48 games overall.