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John Carlson

Tampa Bay Lightning
Position D
Age 36
Height 6'3"
Weight 225LBS
Shoots R
Birth Place Natick, MA, USA
Born Jan 9, 1990

Key Insights

2026-27
When he shoots, it tends to be on target

76.7% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

33 of 43 unblocked, 8th of 57 defencemen
Defenders get in front of a huge share of his shots

28.3% of everything he shoots gets blocked before it arrives.

17 of 60 attempts, 10th of 57 defencemen
His game is played in the hardest part of the ice

36.7% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

22 of 60 attempts, 10th of 57 defencemen
He gets his chances from the dirty areas, not the perimeter

36.7% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

22 attempts from inside the home plate, 10th of 57 defencemen
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

25.0% of his attempts are the slap shot.

15 attempts, 1 goals
He gets to the hard areas rather than firing from range

His average attempt comes from 35.0 feet.

60 located attempts, 12th of 57 defencemen
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Jan 9, 1990
Birth Place Natick, MA, USA
Height 6'3"
Weight 225 LBS
Shoots/Catches R