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The Washington Capitals will be without veteran defenseman John Carlson and rookie center Justin Sourdif against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.
Carlson has an upper-body injury, while Sourdif is out with a lower-body injury.
Carlson, 35, participated in the team’s warmup skate ahead of the action but did not dress in the game. Sourdif, 23, did not take warmups after missing a few late shifts during the Capitals’ 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
#Caps forward Justin Sourdif (lower body) and defenseman John Carlson (upper body) are out for tonight’s game against San Jose.
— Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) December 4, 2025
With Carlson out of action, Declan Chisholm replaced him on the left side of the defense. Nic Dowd, activated off injured reserve ahead of the game, will play in his first game since November 17 on the third line.
Capitals’ 12/3 lineup without John Carlson and Justin Sourdif
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Carlson played 18:27 of ice time against the Kings, recording an assist and one shot on goal. Sourdif played 14:33 in the win, recording two shots on goal.
Overall, this season, Carlson has 23 points (6g, 17a) in 26 games. Sourdif has six points (3g, 3a) in 27 games.