- Vanessa Carlton changes lyrics to iconic ‘A Thousand Miles’ single in tribute to John Carlson’s 1000th NHL game Russian Machine Never Breaks
- Bruins show appreciation for Capitals defenseman John Carlson on the occasion of his 1,000th career game The Boston Globe
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- John Carlson scores game-tying goal against Bruins in 1000th NHL game: ‘It’s special to play in this league’ Russian Machine Never Breaks
- Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals’ John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1000 NHL games The Associated Press