Carlson's exit a downer for Capitals

Carlson's exit a downer for Capitals

ARLINGTON — John Carlson's picture was still on a banner hanging over a garage outside the Washington Capitals' practice facility.

Ovechkin Says End Of Carlson Era With Capitals ‘toughest Day In My Career’

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin woke up Friday to the news that defenseman John Carlson had been traded to the Anaheim Ducks and the reality of life on the Washington Capitals without his longtime teammate hit him like nothing previously during his 21 NHL seasons. “It’s obviously a sad day,” Ovechkin said. “Probably the toughest day in my career, I’m talking about personal-wise. It [stinks]. It’s sad.” Ovechkin has seen almost all his teammates f…