fifth-place finish in Norris Trophy voting. On June 24, 2018, having just won the Stanley Cup with Washington, Carlson signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension with the Capitals. Returning to the Washington lineup after an injury for a November 11, 2018, for a game against the Arizona Coyotes, Carlson skated in his 623rd career game as a defenseman, passing Sylvain Côté for sixth place in games played for the Capitals. He had missed one game with a lower-body injury announced on November 9, 2018. Carlson ended his 2018–19 season with 13 goals and 70 points in 80 games. He finished fourth in Norris Trophy voting, behind Victor Hedman, Brent Burns, and Mark Giordano. Carlson also made his first all star appearance this season. Prior to the start of the 2019–20 season, the Capitals named Carlson as an alternate captain, filling the void created by defenseman Brooks Orpik's retirement. On December 4, 2019, he netted his 100th career NHL goal against the Los Angeles Kings, his 10th of the season. During the 2019–20 season, Carlson surpassed the 70 point mark for the second year in a row, leading all defensemen in the league in points for the second season in a row with 75 in 69 games. His play led to his second all star selection, as well as being named a finalist in Norris Trophy voting along with Victor Hedman and Roman Josi. International play Junior Carlson was an alternate captain for the United States in the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. On January 5, 2010, he scored the game-winning goal in overtime of the gold medal game as part of a two-goal effort to defeat Canada 6–5. Carlson finished the tournament with 7 points in 7 games. Additionally, he was named to the tournament's all-star team. In December 2010, Carlson was named to NHL.com's All-Time World Junior Championship team. Olympics On January 1, 2014, Carlson was named to the U.S. roster for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. On February 13, 2014, he scored the Americans' first goal of the tournament, at 15:27 of the first period of the nation's opening match against Slovakia. His goal was scored on his first shot in the tournament, giving him consecutive goals on shots in international play for the U.S. In a total of 6 games with Team USA, Carlson put up a goal and an assist. Personal life Carlson