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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Non-contact participant Tuesday

Wilson was not skating as of Monday, though he was considered a candidate to retake the ice later in the week. Just a day later is a minor surprise, but it puts the veteran thumper on his path toward returning. Shedding the non-contact jersey marks Wilson's next step toward a return, so look out for news of that occurrence.

Capitals' Tom Wilson: Still not skating

Wilson has not played since he was clipped by Golden Knights' enforcer, Ryan Reaves and suffered a concussion as a result of the hit. Coach Todd Reirden is hopeful that Wilson can resume skating later in the week as he continues to work his way back to full health. The 24-year-old has scored eight goals and posted 14 points in 11 games this season.

Capitals' Tom Wilson: Won't see game ice Saturday

Wilson is still feeling the effects of a blindside hit that he absorbed from enforcer Ryan Reaves of the Golden Knights in Tuesday's contest. No stranger to delivering questionable hits himself, Wilson has otherwise enjoyed a spectacular 2018-19 campaign consisting of eight goals and six helpers, with four power-play points through 11 games. Look for Travis Boyd to continue seeing ice time on the fourth line with Andre Burakovsky manning the top unit during Wilson's absence.

Capitals' Tom Wilson: Unavailable against Coyotes

Given the severity of the hit on Wilson by Ryan Reaves, the Toronto native returning to the lineup this quickly would likely have raised some red flags at NHL headquarters. The team hasn't provided a specific timeline for when the winger might be eligible to return, but given the difficulty of diagnosing concussions, the team (and fantasy owners) will likely have to take a wait and see approach.

Capitals' Tom Wilson: Victim of blindside hit

Wilson just finished dishing a pass to his teammate when Reaves barreled into him, knocking Wilson's helmet off and sending him straight to the locker room. Reaves received a game misconduct for interference. Wilson won't return due to an upper-body injury.