Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson recorded a goal and an assist as the team went down 4-3 to the Rangers in Game 2 on Tuesday. He picked up a power-play assist when Dylan Strome scored early in the second period and netted a goal with the man advantage himself in the middle of the third frame. The Capitals now find themselves down 2-0 in the series, but Wilson can be happy with his contributions. He's the only player on the team with multiple points in the series, having tallied one goal and two assists.
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended six games for a high stick to the face of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor during a 7-3 loss on Wednesday. Wilson received a double minor on the play. "That's a huge impact," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said Friday before the suspension was announced. "I don't need to go into length about what he provides our team from a leadership standpoint, veteran presence standpoint, what he does on the ice. So, huge absence in our lineup." It's the sixth suspension of Wilson's career, all of which have come over the last seven seasons. The veteran has tallied 17 goals and 32 points across 66 games this season, adding 198 hits and 120 penalty minutes to his ledger.
Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson Game-Time Decisions Thursday
Washington Capitals wingers Alex Ovechkin (lower body) and Tom Wilson (nose) are both game-time decisions for Thursday's game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Ovechkin was injured in a game against the Hurricanes last Friday but returned to the contest and also played on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings. Wilson suffered a broken nose in Sunday's game against the Kings but practiced with a full face shield on his helmet Wednesday. It's been a massively disappointing season for Ovechkin, who has scored just eight goals in 38 games, although his 6% shooting rate is less than half of his 12.8% career mark. Wilson has tallied 11 goals and 19 points across 38 contests on the season while bringing his typical physicality with 111 hits and 70 penalty minutes on the campaign.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson had saved his first career hat trick for his 700th career game, putting three pucks past John Gibson in Thursday's 5-4 win at Anaheim. Two of Wilson's goals came on the power play, and his final tally ended up as the game-winning marker. Before breaking out on Thursday, Wilson had netted only four times this season. Wilson has been off his usual scoring pace in 2023-24, but Thursday's hat trick should do wonders for his confidence. The 29-year-old power forward now sits on 12 points through 20 games, having also logged 60 shots on goal and 57 hits.
Tom Wilson Signs Seven-Year Extension With Capitals
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson has signed a big seven-year, $45.5 million extension with the team. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason, but the Capitals have now locked up the power forward for a very long time. With the new deal, Wilson's cap hit will jump from just below $5.2 million to $6.5 million in 2024-25. The Capitals have put their faith in Wilson despite the 29-year-old coming off an injury-hit season. Wilson skated in just 33 games in 2022-23, registering 13 goals and 20 points. He has notched 295 points (128 goals, 167 assists) in 680 for his entire career, while also tallying 2039 hits.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson scored two goals in Wednesday's matchup against the Ducks, securing a 3-2 overtime victory for the team. He netted the team's final two goals to reach seven markers for the campaign. It was a busy night in general for the 28-year-old, as Wilson registered seven shots on goal in total and picked up five penalty minutes for fighting. Wilson has struggled to be productive offensively following his recovering from knee surgery, totaling nine points in 14 games this season, but he has done a lot better in recent weeks, averaging a point per game across his last six outings.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and appears to be on track to return to the lineup for Saturday's Stadium Series encounter with the Hurricanes. Wilson missed the start of the season following knee surgery and has now been unavailable for seven games with a lower-body problem. The health issues have limited Wilson to only eight appearances and he's posted two goals and one assist with 13 shots on net and 33 hits. His return would be a major boost for the team, with Alex Ovechkin (personal) unavailable and the team having a tough time picking up wins.
Tom Wilson Won't Return Until After The All-Star Game
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) has been ruled out through the All-Star break. He has already sat out one game and will miss at least two more as he tries to recover from a lower-body injury. Wilson, who missed the start of the season after having knee surgery, has managed to skate in just eight games in total in 2022-23, scoring twice and dishing out one assist. Washington continues its season after the All-Star break on Feb. 11 against Boston.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh. He suffered a lower-body injury Tuesday against Colorado, and Washington head coach Peter Laviolette said Thursday morning that Wilson was still being evaluated. The 28-year-old has made only eight appearances this season, scoring two goals and one assist. His absence would reopen the door for Conor Sheary to log top-six minutes.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson was unable to finish Tuesday's matchup against Colorado after sustaining a lower-body injury. He exited the game in the second period after blocking a shot from Avalanche defenseman Brad Hunt. Wilson finished with 9:05 of ice time and posted two shots, two blocks and three hits with a minus-one rating. The 28-year-old power forward already missed the start of the season with an ACL injury and will be desperate to avoid another extended spell on the sidelines. Wilson hasn't performed well either since making his season debut, posting two goals and three points in eight games with a minus-seven rating. He has gone scoreless in six of his outings. Conor Sheary should find his way back into the top six if Wilson is out for the next game.
Tom Wilson, Nicklas Backstrom Set For Season Debuts Sunday
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (knee) and center Nicklas Backstrom (hip) will be in the lineup for the first time this season when the team hosts Columbus on Sunday. Wilson has had a long road back after tearing his left ACL back in May and Backstrom will be hoping that he finally has hip issues behind him after going under surgery in the offseason to fix a problem that had been bothering him for multiple years. Both players are set to become big pieces again for the team, although they might need some time before getting back to their best. Wilson has averaged at least 0.60 points per game in each of the last four seasons and Backstrom has been a consistent scorer throughout his 15-year career.
Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson Very Close To Season Debuts
Washington Capitals forwards Nicklas Backstrom (hip) and Tom Wilson (knee) remain unavailable for Thursday's meeting with Columbus, but both players are very close to making their season debuts. Backstrom had resurfacing surgery on his left hip in June and Wilson is recovering from a torn ACL suffered back in May. Washington will be very happy to have them back in the lineup, although the duo's return is set to spell bad news for some players. Sonny Milano and Conor Sheary have been top-six regulars, but will likely have to settle for lesser roles when Backstrom and Wilson are back in the mix.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (knee) isn't far away from his season debut anymore. The 28-year-old power forward has missed the whole season up to this point following knee surgery, but he joined Wednesday's practice in a regular jersey, which is a strong indication that Wilson will be ready for action soon. He is set to provide the team with a huge boost with his all-around ability. Wilson had a career year with 52 points last term, but he also tallied 240 hits in 78 games.
Tom Wilson Out For 6-8 Months Following Knee Surgery
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson has undergone knee surgery and will be out of commission for 6-8 months, the team announced on Wednesday. The 28-year-old had a very unfortunate ending to his season when he scored just a few minutes into the team's playoff opener against Florida but had to leave the game soon after with a torn ACL in his left knee. Wilson had a career year during the regular season with 24 goals and 52 points. He also registered 240 hits in 78 outings.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) will remain on the shelf for Friday's Game 6 against Florida. He's been out since playing only 1;31 in the series opener. The 28-year-old power forward remains day-to-day after skating on his own Friday morning. Wilson's absence has allowed T.J. Oshie to make a big impact in the series in the top six. He leads the team in the playoffs with five goals and has tied a franchise record by scoring power-play goals in three consecutive postseason games. The veteran forward is set to start Friday's contest on the second line, while Conor Sheary will slot into the first line.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) won't be able to help his squad in Thursday's Game 2 against Florida. The 28-year-old power forward managed to soak in just 1:31 of action in Game 1 before getting hurt. Wilson was initially considered a game-time decision for Thursday, but he missed the morning skate and was ruled out for the game soon after. T.J. Oshie replaced Wilson on the second line Thursday morning, while Brett Leason skated with the fourth line. The 23-year-old, who notched six points in 36 games during the regular season, is set for his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 2 against Florida. He needed just 3:47 of action to open the scoring with a power-play goal in Game 1 but was forced to exit the contest after taking only three shifts. Wilson appeared to have gotten hurt on a hit by Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. The 28-year-old was among the team's top scorers during the regular season with 52 points and always provides a big physical presence when he's on the ice, so Washington will be desperate to get him back in the lineup for Game 2. If it doesn't happen, then we should see T.J. Oshie ride with the second line, as it was in Game 1.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson will be reunited with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov on the first line Monday against Carolina. The 27-year-old power forward will take over from Marcus Johansson, who found himself in a great spot to perform following his return from Seattle but failed to register a single point in three games on the top line. He'll start off on the third line against the Hurricanes. Wilson might've been off the top line, but he's still had a productive month with 10 points and enters Monday's action on a four-game point streak. He's got 20 goals and 46 points for the season in 63 games with 124 shots and 191 hits.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson will return from a four-game absence on Wednesday against Nashville. The 27-year-old power forward last played on Dec. 10, so he'll have some rust to shake off following an upper-body injury. Wilson is having an immense season with nine goals, 24 points and 78 hits across 27 outings. He'll be back on the first line with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov, who's missed some action as well because of COVID-19 protocols. Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie also return from the protocols, so the Capitals are finally getting their top six back together.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson will sit out Saturday's match against Buffalo with an upper-body injury, and he's considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old bruiser was injured in Friday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Wilson is having another busy campaign in 2021-22, having notched 24 points in 27 games with 48 shots, 78 hits and 23 blocks. Michael Sgarbossa will replace Wilson in the lineup, but it's not yet known who will get a chance to skate on the top line with the unstoppable Russian machine of Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
