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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Records helper in Stanley Cup victory

The postseason leader in hits (100) added another six in the final game of the series, and also contributed on the scoresheet with an assist to Jakub Vrana for the opening goal of the game. Despite missing three games due to suspension earlier in the playoffs, Wilson led all players in hits by 12, as he averaged just under five per game. However, Wilson was far from just a bruiser in the playoffs. He crushed his previous career-high postseason point total of three with 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) over 21 games. This 0.71 points-per-game mark was significantly higher than his regular-season total of 0.45, and this scoring rate paired with his physicality made for an extremely productive fantasy player in the playoffs.

Capitals' Tom Wilson: Records two points in Game 2 win

He opened the scoring just 28 seconds into the game, giving him his third goal of the postseason and first since Game 4 of the first-round series against Columbus. Wilson does have six points in his last five games, however, as he continues to thrive alongside Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov on the Caps' top line.

Capitals' Tom Wilson: Relatively quiet in return

Wilson seemed to be on his best behavior, as he stayed out of the sin bin completely and delivered one clean hit. However, he did snap a three-game point streak in this contest. The abrasive winger has compiled two goals and five assists through 10 games in the 2018 playoffs, so there's a chance that Wilson was merely shaking off the rust in his return from suspension.

Capitals' Tom Wilson: Back from suspension

Wilson was banned for delivering a high hit on the Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese in Game 3, resulting in a broken jaw and concussion for the first-year NHLer. The Capitals figure to benefit from Wilson's physical ways against a terrific offensive team in the Lightning, so long as it doesn't result in unnecessary penalties or more suspensions. Of course, Wilson is no slouch in the attacking zone himself, as he accumulated two goals and five assists through nine games between series against the Blue Jackets and Penguins, respectively.

Capitals' Tom Wilson: Receives three-game ban

Wilson's suspension isn't all that surprising given his history. He would be allowed to return for Game 7 should the series carry that far. Otherwise, he could return for Game 1 or 2 in the Eastern Conference finals if the Caps advance or to open 2018-19 should they be eliminated. Travis Boyd or Andre Burakovsky (upper body) -- if healthy -- will be a likely option to draw in for Game 4.