Wilson's suspension is complete and he is eligible to return Thursday versus the Penguins, per CapFriendly.
Wilson was given a six-game suspension for a high stick on the Maple Leafs' Noah Gregor in the Capitals' March 20 game versus Toronto. With the 30-year-old Wilson back from his ban, he should slot into a top-six role with power-play time as the Capitals look to stay ahead of the field in the wild-card race.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Suspended six games
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Wilson has been suspended six games for high-sticking Toronto's Noah Gregor on Wednesday.
Wilson will be out Friday against Carolina and won't be eligible to return until April 4 against the Penguins. The veteran winger has been held to just 32 points through 66 games this season. Due to Wilson's absence, Matthew Phillips should see some playing time with the big club.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Offered in-person hearing
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Wilson has been offered an in-person hearing for high-sticking Toronto's Noah Gregor in Wednesday's loss to the Maple Leafs.
That's not good news for Wilson as an in-person hearing usually means a six-game suspension, or more, is on the table. Wilson received a double-minor in the third period for his infraction on Gregor. Wilson had an assist Wednesday, giving him 32 points in 66 games this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Two points in win
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Wilson tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-2 victory over Calgary.
Wilson picked up an assist on Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal in the second period before sealing the Caps' win with an empty-netter in the third. The 29-year-old Wilson has been on a nice run of late, tallying four goals and seven points in his last eight contests. He's up to 17 goals and 31 points through 65 games this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Pots goal Saturday
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Wilson scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.
Wilson tied the game at 1-1 at 6:01 of the second period. The winger hadn't scored in three games since he sat out one contest with an upper-body injury. For the season, he's up to 16 goals, 29 points, 145 shots on net, 192 hits, 62 blocked shots, 116 PIM and a minus-19 rating through 64 appearances in a top-six role.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Set to play
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Wilson (upper body) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Oilers.
Wilson missed Monday's game versus the Jets with the injury, but it doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. The winger will likely take the place of Aliaksei Protas, who is out with a lower-body injury Wednesday.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Game-time call Wednesday
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Wilson (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Wednesday versus Edmonton, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Wilson has 15 goals, 28 points, 114 PIM and 187 hits in 61 contests this season. If he draws back into the lineup after missing Monday's 3-0 loss to Winnipeg, then Ivan Miroshnichenko might be a healthy scratch against the Oilers.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Won't play Monday
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Wilson (upper body) is not in Monday's lineup against Winnipeg.
Wilson will miss his first game since Jan. 11 while nursing an upper-body issue. As of now, the extent of his injury is unknown. The 29-year-old has been limited to just 15 goals and 28 points through 61 games this season, though he has seven points over his last eight appearances.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Nets shorty
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Wilson scored a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Penguins.
Wilson opened the scoring Thursday with a shorthanded tally 1:51 into the first period, batting his own rebound past Tristan Jarry to give the Caps an early lead. It's just the second goal in Wilson's last 19 games -- he has seven points overall in that span. The 29-year-old winger is up 14 goals with 13 assists through 60 games this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Back at practice Friday
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Wilson (personal) returned to practice Friday, putting him on track to be in the lineup for the evening's matchup with Philadelphia, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Wilson has 13 goals, 11 assists, 179 hits and 90 PIM in 57 outings this season. Wilson is expected to play on the top line alongside Hendrix Lapierre and Alex Ovechkin against the Flyers. He should also see first power-play time.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Not practicing Thursday
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Wilson (personal) is not at practice Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Wilson has 13 goals, 11 assists, 179 hits and 90 PIM in 57 games this season. The Capitals are home versus the Flyers on Friday, so expect to hear more about Wilson's status before puck drop.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Dishes two helpers Thursday
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Wilson tallied two assists and added three hits and two blocked shots during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.
This was Wilson's first multi-point game since Dec. 14 -- the burly winger has been scuffling since suffering a broken nose in January with just one goal and four points in his last 16 games. With injuries mounting in their forward ranks, the Capitals will need Wilson to become a more consistent offensive producer as the 2023-24 season enters the home stretch.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Looking to play Saturday
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Wilson (face) is hoping to suit up against the Rangers on Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Wilson has been practicing with a full shield after suffering a facial injury against the Kings on Sunday. The winger was considered a game-time call against Seattle on Thursday but was ultimately ruled out of that contest. If Wilson does play Saturday, he should slot into a top-six role, which could drop Hendrix Lapierre from the lineup entirely.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Not playing Thursday
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Wilson (face) won't play versus the Kraken on Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Wilson was considered a game-time decision but can't play. Alex Ovechkin (lower body) took the ice for warmups and will likely play, while one of Matthew Phillips or Hendrix Lapierre will cover for Wilson's absence.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Considered day-to-day
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Wilson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
For now, Wilson should be considered questionable for Thursday's game versus Seattle. He's picked up 19 points and 111 hits through 38 contests this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Two points against Philly
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Wilson scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
The veteran agitator had a sluggish November when it came to offense, but Wilson's picked up the pace over the last couple weeks, racking up six goals -- three on the man advantage -- and eight points in the last seven games with 24 PIM, 23 shots on net and 18 hits. Thursday's goal was his 10th of the season, putting him on pace for the first 30-goal campaign of his career.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Goal scorer's goal in win
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Wilson scored a goal Saturday in a 4-0 win over the Rangers.
He has registered five goals and six points in his past five outings. What was most impressive is that Wilson stole the puck, sped down the ice and called off Alex Ovechkin on a 2-on-1 to rip the puck over Igor Shesterkin's glove. You'd think he was the greatest goal scorer in the league. Wilson had just one shot Saturday, but he has been ripping pucks at a record pace this season. If he can stay healthy, Wilson could top 225 shots and score 30 goals, while racking up plenty of hits. That kind of fantasy impact is almost unheard of in today's NHL and that's why it's so valuable.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Dishes helper Thursday
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Wilson tallied an assist, two PIM, 2 shots and four hits during Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Wilson has been all over the scoresheet recently with five goals, six points, 17 PIM, 33 shots, and 25 hits in his last eight games. The 29-year-old has returned to form following a knee injury that forced him to miss a significant portion of the 2022-23 season and is a reliable multi-category contributor suitable for all fantasy formats.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Breaks up shutout bid
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Wilson scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Wilson scored with 3:14 left in the game to break up Logan Thompson's shutout bid. With four goals over his last two games, Wilson has found his shot during the Capitals' road trip out west. He's also been on the top line consistently in recent games, which helps his chances to produce offense. The heavy-hitting winger is up to eight goals, five assists, 62 shots on net, 59 hits, 45 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 21 appearances.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Hat trick in 700th career game
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Wilson recorded a hat trick on seven shots and added four PIM in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.
Wilson celebrated his 700th career game in style with his first career hat trick. Two of his goals in the contest came on the power play. While he was limited to five tallies and two assists over 12 contests in November, this effort was an encouraging sign for Wilson's offense going forward. The power winger has seven goals, 12 points, 60 shots on net, 57 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 20 outings this season.
