WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals looks at his wife Gina Carlson as he is acknowledged for playing in his 1000th NHL game before playing against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena on April 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals (R) poses with teammates Tom Wilson #43, T.J. Oshie #77, Nicklas Backstrom #19, and Alex Ovechkin #8 as he is acknowledged for playing in his 1000th NHL game before playing against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena on April 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

CORRECTED VERSION - WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals skates 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)

CORRECTED VERSION - WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals skates with one of his children 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)

CORRECTED VERSION - WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals skates smiles 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)

CORRECTED VERSION - WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals skates with one of his children 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)

CORRECTED VERSION - WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals skates 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)

CORRECTED VERSION - WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals skates 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)