Carlson (lower body) is day-to-day with a lower body injury and will not dress for Saturday's match against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson missed two games recently with a lower-body injury and it's not yet clear if the cause of Saturday's absence is related to his prior injury. The 31-year-old has notched 10 goals and 44 points in 52 games and could be in the running for Norris Trophy consideration after the regular season ends.

Carlson (lower body) is taking warmups and is expected to suit up for Monday's tilt with the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson will return from a two-game absence Monday. The veteran blueliner has racked up 42 points and 64 blocked shots in 49 games this season. He'll slide into his usual top-pair role for Monday's contest.

Carlson (lower body) is participating in Monday's morning skate and will talk to trainers afterwards about getting cleared to play in Monday's game against the Rangers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If the trainers deem Carlson fit to play, he could rejoin the lineup for Monday's tilt. Alex Ovechkin (lower body) also participated in Monday's morning skate and is awaiting official clearance from trainers.

Carlson (lower body) is unavailable for Saturday's tilt with Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson was back on the ice Friday so he could be close to returning. The veteran blueliner has 42 points and a minus-6 rating through 49 games this season. He'll be questionable for Monday's contest against the Rangers.

Carlson (lower body) participated in Friday's optional skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson was a late scratch for Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins, but his return to the ice is at least an encouraging sign. The 31-year-old's availability for Saturday's match against the Penguins is uncertain, so fantasy managers should circle back for further updates prior to puck drop. Justin Schultz would continue to fill the void on the top defense pairing and power-play unit if Carlson is forced to miss any more time.

Carlson (lower body) won't suit up in Thursday's game against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson came into the contest deemed a game-time call with an undisclosed issue, but the team announced he's out for Thursday and is day-to-day with the lower-body injury. The 31-year-old will be a tough loss out of the lineup Thursday, as he's racked up 10 goals and 42 points in 49 games this campaign. With Carlson out, look for Nick Jensen to enter the lineup on defense and Zdeno Chara to perhaps get a look on the power play in Thursday's clash.

Carlson (undisclosed) isn't on the ice for morning skate and will be a game-time decision for Thursday night's matchup with Pittsburgh, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It isn't clear what Carlson is dealing with, but his status for Thursday's contest likely won't be confirmed until the Capitals take the ice for pregame warmups, so fantasy managers hoping to use him in their daily lineups should plan accordingly. The 31-year-old blueliner has enjoyed another highly productive season in 2020-21, having racked up 10 goals and 42 points through 49 games.

Carlson collected four assists, two on the power play, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

He helped set up all three of the Caps' goals in the second period as they took a commanding lead. Carlson has a three-game point streak going, and on the season the All-Star blueliner has 10 goals and 42 points through 45 contests.

Carlson handed out two assists and registered two shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Philadelphia. He also contributed two blocks and was plus-2.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson assisted on back-to-back goals by Nicklas Backstrom (PP) and Carl Hagelin in the final minutes of the first period to help send the Capitals into the locker room with a 4-1 lead. Carlson has picked up five assists in his last four tilts and ranks third among NHL defensemen in scoring with 37 points in 43 games overall.

Carlson produced two power-play assists and four shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson set up tallies by Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie in a span of 19 seconds during the second period. That was it for the Capitals' offense Thursday. Carlson has 34 points (12 on the power play), 100 shots, 54 blocked shots, 47 hits and a minus-7 rating through 40 games.