We have news on John Carlson and it is not very positive

Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson was hit in the face with a puck yesterday.

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He's been released from the hospital, but the news doesn't look good.

Here is the Capitals' statement:

John Carlson was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation following his injury in the third period of Friday's game against WPG. Carlson was released from the hospital earlier today and remains under the care of the team's medical staff. He will be out indefinitely

We wish him a speedy recovery.

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