The first weekend of the World Hockey Championship is complete, with Sweden, Czechia, Switzerland, Canada, Denmark and USA all taking their second wins of the tournament.
John Carlson was announced as the Capitals' nominee for this season's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Monday. The trophy is awarded each year to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Carlson's nomination was voted on by members of the local chapter of the Pro Hockey Writers…