John Carlson Transactions

Carlson (fractured skull) is expected to return to action Thursday versus Chicago.

Carlson (face) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Carlson (face) is out long term, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. He has been placed on injured reserve.

Carlson (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Carlson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Carlson departed the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.