Ducks acquire defenseman John Carlson from Capitals

The Ducks are buyers at the trade deadline again, and they made a major purchase late Thursday night, acquiring Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson in exchange for a conditional first-round draft pick and a 2027 third-rounder. Carlson, 36, is enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career with 46 points in 55 games, only a slight dip from his peak production between 2017 and 2022. In that span, he was...