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John Carlson - Defense | Tampa Bay Lightning | Spot Sports

John Carlson

Hockey

Defense

About

John Carlson is a hockey defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. John Carlson wears #74, stands 6' 3" and weighs 220 lbs, is 36 years old. Use this profile for current stats, career history, and recent Tampa Bay Lightning videos and podcast mentions tied to John Carlson. Spot Sports connects John Carlson's structured profile facts with Tampa Bay Lightning team context, NHL schedule context, video clips, podcast episodes, and watch links so the page works as a useful starting point instead of a bare roster record.

Career Journey

2026-27

Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL

Current

Defense • #74 • active

2026

Anaheim Ducks

NHL

Defense • #74

2025

Washington Capitals

NHL

Defense • #74

Current Season

PTS

+/-

PIM

Career Stats

Season	Team	G	A	PTS	+/-	GP	PIM	SOG
2025-26	ANA	4	10	14	-2	16	6	38
2025-26	WSH	10	36	46	11	55	26	115
2024-25	WSH	5	46	51	17	79	22	167
2023-24	WSH	10	42	52	-7	82	40	176
2022-23	WSH	9	20	29	-7	40	12	124
2021-22	WSH	17	54	71	13	78	20	195
2020	WSH	10	34	44	-5	52	12	128
2019-20	WSH	15	60	75	12	69	26	189
2018-19	WSH	13	57	70	21	80	34	185
2017-18	WSH	15	53	68	0	82	32	237
2016-17	WSH	9	28	37	7	72	10	180
2015-16	WSH	8	31	39	16	56	14	124
2014-15	WSH	12	43	55	11	82	28	193
2013-14	WSH	10	27	37	-3	82	22	208

Latest Videos

Seeing John Carlson go was one of the darkest times in the Caps organization history.

Spittin' Chiclets

Top Goals From USA's Best NHL Players #nhl #hockey #America250

ESPN

Live | John Carlson Press Conference

Tampa Bay Lightning

Flames Trade Coleman to the Wild, Tampa Signs John Carlson, Other Signings

The Hockey Guy

Werenski Rumours Heating Up | The Chris Johnston Show

sdpn

More NHL Blockbusters Coming? Robertson, Hellebuyck & Larkin Rumors Heat Up | DFO Rundown

Daily Faceoff

Latest Podcast Episodes

Summer Coolers – Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Wraparound Podcast

SURVIVAL: Washington Capitals Face Rasmus Sandin Uncertainty, How Will Defense HOLD Up Without Him?

Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning need to OVERCOME their head coach to catch the Buffalo Sabres

Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

CAPS RELOAD: Tom Gulitti EXAMINES Jordan Kyrou Signing, PROMISES Dynamic Top 6

Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

QUESTION MARK: Can Martin Fehérváry ELEVATE Capitals Without John Carlson? Fans DEMAND Answers

Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

SHIFTING POWER in the Atlantic: Will the Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning CONTROL the division? Special Crossover Episode!

Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

Frequently asked

What team does John Carlson play for?

John Carlson currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL as a defenseman, wearing jersey number 74.

Where can I watch John Carlson play?

John Carlson's live games follow the Tampa Bay Lightning schedule. Open the Tampa Bay Lightning watch calculator for ZIP-specific streaming options, then check the NHL schedule for the exact game card when listings are available.

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What is the latest John Carlson video or podcast?

Latest video: "Seeing John Carlson go was one of the darkest times in the Caps organization history." from Spittin' Chiclets; Latest podcast: "Summer Coolers – Tampa Bay Lightning" from NHL Wraparound Podcast. This profile currently has 7 videos and 17 podcast episodes tagged to John Carlson.

Creators covering John Carlson

Video podcasts that cover John Carlson — their episodes and clips, right here next to the scores and stats.

Episodes

Werenski Rumours Heating Up | The Chris Johnston Show

More NHL Blockbusters Coming? Robertson, Hellebuyck & Larkin Rumors Heat Up | DFO Rundown

Rad Dash Home | The Steve Dangle Podcast

Hiring Hiller | The Chris Johnston Show

Flyers Daily with Jason Myrtetus 6-1-2026 Bill Meltzer