ASS. CAPI TALS OR O 4 GT N I t WASH ON M A RLB ,M N JO CARLSO N H Carlson enjoyed a solid season at both ends of the ice, leading the Capitals in time on ice per game (22:42) and ranking third in blocked shots (127) while pacing the team's defensemen with nine goals. The Marlboro, Mass., native scored a power-play goal in Washington's 4-3, doubleovertime loss to Toronto on April 15, passing Mike Green for the most powerplay goals by a defenseman in the Capitals' franchise history. During the regular season, he also became the 12th blueliner in team history to play 500 NHL games with Washington. Claus Andersen/Getty Images