The Washington Capitals have traded veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks for draft picks as the NHL trade deadline approaches.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — John Carlson's picture was still on a banner hanging over a garage outside the Washington Capitals' practice facility. Inside, emotions were fresh — hours after the team had traded the veteran defenseman.

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