Washington Capitals’ T.J. Oshie and John Carlson both leave game early
Oct 18, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie celebrates with Capitals defenseman John Carlson after scoring goal against the New York Rangers in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Capitals took a massive blow in the injury department on Saturday, as both winger T.J. Oshie and defenseman John Carlson left the game early with lower-body injuries.— Samantha Pell Oshie’s injury occurred early in the first period, when he tweaked something in his leg during a backcheck He skated without moving his left leg before returning to the bench and did not play for the rest of the game.
Carlson’s injury occurred midway through the first period after taking a nasty and awkward spill during a battle with Nashville Predators winger Michael McCarron. Carlson had some awkward balance coming out of the battle, which caused him to fall into the boards.