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Tampa Bay Lightning John Carlson
🏆 1× Stanley Cup Champion
(2017)
D Shoots: R ⟷ 6'3" ⚖ 217 lbs 🗓 1990-01-10 📍 Natick, MA, USA
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2025-2026 Season
71 GP
14 Goals
46 Assists
60 Points
+9 +/-
32 PIM
2 PPG
14 PPP
153 SOG
9.2 S%
26 Hits
23:10 TOI/GP
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | HIT | TOI/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 71 | 14 | 46 | 60 | +9 | 32 | 2 | 153 | 26 | 23:10 | |
| 2024-2025 | 79 | 5 | 46 | 51 | +17 | 22 | 1 | 167 | 49 | 23:34 | |
| 2023-2024 | 82 | 10 | 42 | 52 | -7 | 40 | 6 | 176 | 0 | 25:54 | |
| 2022-2023 | 40 | 9 | 20 | 29 | -7 | 12 | 3 | 124 | 0 | 23:23 | |
| 2021-2022 | 78 | 17 | 54 | 71 | +13 | 20 | 7 | 195 | 0 | 23:49 | |
| 2020-2021 | 52 | 10 | 34 | 44 | -5 | 12 | 3 | 128 | 0 | 23:47 | |
| 2019-2020 | 69 | 15 | 60 | 75 | +12 | 26 | 2 | 189 | 0 | 24:38 | |
| 2018-2019 | 80 | 13 | 57 | 70 | +21 | 34 | 3 | 185 | 0 | 25:04 | |
| 🏆2017-2018 | 82 | 15 | 53 | 68 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 237 | 0 | 24:47 | |
| 2016-2017 | 72 | 9 | 28 | 37 | +7 | 10 | 3 | 180 | 0 | 22:43 | |
| 2015-2016 | 56 | 8 | 31 | 39 | +16 | 14 | 2 | 124 | 0 | 23:42 | |
| 2014-2015 | 82 | 12 | 43 | 55 | +11 | 28 | 3 | 193 | 0 | 23:04 | |
| 2013-2014 | 82 | 10 | 27 | 37 | -3 | 22 | 5 | 208 | 0 | 24:31 | |
| 2012-2013 | 48 | 6 | 16 | 22 | +11 | 18 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 23:01 | |
| 2011-2012 | 82 | 9 | 23 | 32 | -15 | 22 | 4 | 152 | 0 | 21:52 | |
| 2010-2011 | 82 | 7 | 30 | 37 | +21 | 44 | 1 | 144 | 0 | 22:39 | |
| 2009-2010 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +11 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 15:15 |
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
140 GP 21 G 59 A 80 PTS
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |  ANA | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024-2025 |  WSH | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023-2024 | WSH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021-2022 | WSH | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020-2021 | WSH | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019-2020 | WSH | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -11 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | WSH | 7 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 2017-2018 | WSH | 24 | 5 | 15 | 20 | +11 | 8 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| 2016-2017 | WSH | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| 2015-2016 | WSH | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -2 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 1 |
| 2014-2015 | WSH | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +3 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| 2012-2013 | WSH | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011-2012 | WSH | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010-2011 | WSH | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009-2010 | WSH | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
05 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2025-2026 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
2.2 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.5 G/60 Goals per 60 min
13.0 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
355 SAtt Shot attempts
0.0% FO% Faceoff win %
0.38 TK/GV 45 TK / 118 GV
106 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
61.7% 1° Pts % 37 primary pts
7.1% Clutch 1 GWG+OTG
56s Shift Avg 1752 total shifts
0.20 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.6 PEN/60 17 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 83 games this season
Consistency Score
0.89 Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
2 Longest: 3 games
Cold Streaks
8 Longest: 5 games
Home vs Away Splits
| Split | GP | G | A | PTS | SOG | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Home | 42 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 110 | 0.79 |
| ✈️ Away | 41 | 2 | 31 | 33 | 69 | 0.80 |
10 / GAME LOG
Last 10 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 |  VGK | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 23:02 |
| 2026-05-13 | @ VGK | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26:16 |
| 2026-05-11 | VGK | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:39 |
| 2026-05-09 | VGK | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 21:02 |
| 2026-05-07 | @ VGK | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 24:53 |
| 2026-05-05 | @ VGK | L 1-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 24:43 |
| 2026-05-01 |  EDM | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24:29 |
| 2026-04-29 | @ EDM | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 25:34 |
| 2026-04-27 | EDM | W 4-3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 25:46 |
| 2026-04-25 | EDM | W 7-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 23:05 |
John Carlson — frequently asked
- Is John Carlson still in the NHL?
- Yes. John Carlson is on the Tampa Bay Lightning roster.
- Is John Carlson having a good season?
- John Carlson has 14G-46A-60P in 71 games (2025-2026), an 69-point pace over 82. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as A+: an MVP-tier pace. Over his last 10, he has 0G and 5A (5 pts). That ranks 11th in points among 239 NHL defensemen with 20+ games in 2025-2026.
- How is John Carlson playing lately?
- Across his last 10 games, John Carlson has 0 goals and 5 assists (5 points, 0.50 per game) versus a season rate of 0.85. He is trending down.
- How many goals does John Carlson have in 2025-2026?
- John Carlson has 14 goals in 71 games during the 2025-2026 NHL season with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- How many points does John Carlson have this season?
- John Carlson has 60 points (14 goals, 46 assists) in 71 games in the 2025-2026 season.
- How many points is John Carlson on pace for?
- Through 71 games in 2025-2026, John Carlson is on pace for 69 points over the full 82-game season (60 so far).
- What is John Carlson's career high in points?
- John Carlson's career high is 75 points — 15G and 60A in 69 games in 2019-2020.
- What team is John Carlson on?
- John Carlson currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL.
- Is John Carlson playing tonight?
- The Tampa Bay Lightning play next on October 1, 2026, on the road against the New York Rangers.
- How old is John Carlson?
- John Carlson is 36 years old. He was born on January 10, 1990.
- Where is John Carlson from?
- John Carlson is from Natick, MA, USA.
- How tall is John Carlson?
- John Carlson weighs 217 lb (98 kg).
- What position does John Carlson play?
- John Carlson plays defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- What number does John Carlson wear?
- John Carlson is number 74 for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- Does John Carlson shoot left or right?
- John Carlson shoots right-handed.
- Has John Carlson won a Stanley Cup?
- Yes. John Carlson has won the Stanley Cup once.
- How many career points does John Carlson have?
- John Carlson has 785 career NHL points in 1159 regular-season games.