Not playing again Tuesday ...

Carlson's status for Tuesday's game is up in the air after he was also given a rest day Sunday against the Blue Jackets. Dylan McIlrath will continue to operate in a third-pairing role if Carlson ...

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (rest) will not be in action on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Carlson (rest) won't play against Columbus on Sunday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.