John Carlson passed Calle Johansson for the most points scored by a Caps defenseman in Washington’s history, with 475 points.
Carlson got an assist on Carl Hagelin’s third-period goal, which put the Caps ahead of the Penguins, 3-2.
Though Carlson still trails Johansson for goals by a Caps defenseman by 8, Carlson has played in 233 fewer games, making Carlson’s numbers more impressive.
Johansson had 113 goals and 361 for 474 points in 983 games with the Caps.