USA Hockey has announced a roster of 44 players for the 2026 Winter Olympics, excluding notable defenseman John Carlson. Despite a strong performance last season, finishing 16th in Norris Trophy voting, Carlson was overlooked for both the Olympics and the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Capitals' defenseman recorded 51 points in the past season and had a significant impact on five-on-five play. Carlson is near a career milestone, just 19 points shy of becoming the fifth-highest scoring American defender in NHL history.
John Carlson, despite finishing 16th in Norris Trophy voting and leading the Capitals in several statistical categories, was not selected for the Olympic Orientation Camp.
Carlson's contribution included a strong analytic performance, as he dominated five-on-five play and contributed to the team’s offensive production, leading to significant goal counts.
With the 2025-26 season approaching, Carlson needs only 19 points to surpass Mathieu Schneider and become the fifth-highest scoring American defender in NHL history.
At 35 years old, Carlson recorded his seventh 50-point season, evidencing not only sustained individual success but also ongoing vital contributions to the Capitals.
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