CAPTION CORRECTION: Please note that in image number(s) 2146835849, 2146835872, 2146835891, 2146840914, 2146841327, 2146841417, 2146848130 and 2146848131, the fact that Carlson is playing in his 1,000 game is incorrect. He was being recognized for his 1,000th game, NOT he was playing in it. Corrected versions to follow. Getty Images regrets any inconvenience. WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals smiles during warmups before playing against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena on April 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. Carlson was being recognized for having played in his 1000th NHL game. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)