Wilson supplied a goal in a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Wilson has been held off the scoresheet just once over his last four games, providing a goal and five points in that span. Overall in 2022-23, Wilson has nine markers and 16 points in 25 appearances. His latest goal came early in the third period to narrow Pittsburgh's lead to 3-1. It was the first step in a three-goal rally from Washington to tie the contest, though the Capitals still ended up losing.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Two assists in loss
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Wilson logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.
Wilson set up Alex Ovechkin's opening tally in the first period before adding another assist on Nick Jensen's goal in the second. Wilson has four helpers in his last two games, also recording a pair in Sunday's loss to the Wild. The 28-year-old Wilson is up to eight goals, 15 points and 71 hits through 23 games in an injury-plagued campaign.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Two helpers against Wild
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Wilson collected two assists, one on the power play, in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Minnesota.
Both points came in the third period as Washington tried in vain to rally from a 4-1 deficit. Wilson also added three shots, 10 PIM, two hits and a minus-1 rating to his ledger. The 28-year-old winger has been his usual rugged self when he's been on the ice this season -- he's played only 22 games but has eight goals, 13 points, 42 PIM and 69 hits, although his minus-17 rating would be by far a career worst.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Tallies twice in overtime win
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Wilson scored a pair of goals on seven shots and added a fighting major in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.
Wilson put the Capitals ahead 2-1 early in the third period, then fought Nathan Beaulieu later in the frame. The 28-year-old Wilson needed some repairs after the bout, but he was able to return to the contest and score the game-winning goal 1:09 into overtime on a pass from T.J. Oshie. This was an example of Wilson at his absolute best for both the Capitals and fantasy managers. The winger has five goals and an assist over his last six games, and he's up to seven tallies, nine points, 30 shots on net, 26 PIM and 50 hits through 14 appearances overall.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Scores power-play goal
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Wilson scored a goal on three shots in the Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Red Wings on Tuesday.
Wilson scored the only Capitals goal of the game on the power play, beating Ville Husso off a deflection. This goal marks back-to-back games where Wilson has scored, as he looks to be heating up offensively. On the season, Wilson has four goals and five points in 10 games.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Scores goal in return from injury
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Wilson (lower body) scored a goal in a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes in the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series on Saturday.
He had missed the previous seven games with that injury. Wilson scored the goal late in the game with a twirling forehanded shot from the bottom of the left circle, so whatever ailed his lower body seems to be fine. Get him back in your lineup. Wilson's abrasive power game plus offense is a rarity in today's NHL, and he can help in multiple categories.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Set to return
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Wilson (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Carolina, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Wilson is slated to play alongside Sonny Milano and Evgeny Kuznetsov following a seven-game absence. He has produced two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and 33 hits in eight appearances this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Taken off IR
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Wilson (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and will be a game-time decision Saturday against Carolina, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Wilson, who has been out since Jan. 24, has two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and 33 hits in eight appearances this season. He was a full participant in Friday's practice. The Capitals loaned defenseman Dylan McIlrath to AHL Hershey on Saturday to clear a roster spot for Wilson.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Nearing return
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Wilson (lower body) is "close" to returning, Capitals coach Peter Laviolette told Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic.
Wilson's status for Saturday's game against Carolina hasn't been determined yet. He has two goals and three points in eight contests this season. Wilson was last in the lineup Jan. 24. If he returns Saturday, then Nicolas Aube-Kubel might serve as a healthy scratch.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Moves to IR
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Wilson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Wilson, who has been out since Jan. 24, won't play again Tuesday versus Carolina. It's unclear at this time when he will be available to return. Wilson has two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and 33 hits in eight appearances this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Set to miss out again versus Canes
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Wilson (lower body) is not expected to return to action against Carolina on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Wilson will be shelved for his sixth consecutive contest due to his lingering lower-body issue. On the year, the pesky winger has been limited to just eight appearances in which he tallied two goals on 13 shots, one assist and 33 hits while averaging 14:55 of ice time. With Alex Ovechkin (personal) unavailable, the Caps are pretty thin at forward, though Anthony Mantha (illness) will return Tuesday.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Not playing Sunday
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Wilson (lower body) won't play Sunday versus San Jose, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
A timetable for Wilson's return remains unclear. He has been out since Jan. 24 and has appeared in just eight games this season. Nicolas Aube-Kubel has been filling in as a top-six forward during Wilson's absence.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Won't play Saturday
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Wilson (lower body) won't play Saturday against Boston, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
Wilson, who has been out since Jan. 24, isn't ready to return to the lineup yet. It is unclear at this time when he will be available. Wilson has two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and 33 hits in eight appearances this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Appears before Thursday's practice
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Wilson (lower body) skated before Thursday's practice, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic.
Wilson didn't stay on for Washington's practice though and was seen with a noticeable limp after he left the ice. The 28-year-old has two goals and three points in eight contests while averaging 14:55 of ice time this season. He last played Jan. 24, and it remains to be seen if Wilson will be available for Saturday's game against Boston.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Won't return before break
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Wilson (lower body) won't play until after the All-Star break, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Wilson, who sat out Thursday's contest against Pittsburgh after getting injured Tuesday versus Colorado following a shot block, will miss at least the next two games. The Capitals return from the break Feb. 11 in Boston. Wilson has supplied two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and 33 hits in eight appearances this season. Anthony Mantha stands a good chance to stay in Washington's top six up front until Wilson is able to return.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Not practicing Saturday
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Wilson (lower body) was absent from practice Saturday, per Samantha Pell of The Washington Post.
Wilson didn't play Thursday after suffering a lower-body Tuesday against Colorado. It appears that his status is in question for Sunday's contest in Toronto. Wilson has played in just eight games this season, logging two goals and an assist.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Not playing Thursday
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Wilson (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Wilson was injured Tuesday versus the Avalanche while blocking a shot. The Capitals will have reinforcements on the way with Nicklas Backstrom (illness) and T.J. Oshie (personal) rejoining the lineup. Wilson's next chance to play is Sunday in Toronto.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Game-time decision Thursday
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Wilson (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's showdown with the Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Wilson exited in the second period of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche and did not partake in Thursday's morning skate, but is officially a game-time call. The 28-year-old winger has two goals and three points in eight games -- alongside a paltry minus-7 rating.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Won't finish contest
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Wilson (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche.
Wilson blocked a shot off of his right leg in the second period, which is the opposite leg from the one he had ACL surgery on last spring. He can be considered day-to-day for now, and he'll likely be evaluated further when the Capitals return home to face the Penguins on Thursday.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Multi-point performance in win
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Wilson scored a goal and an assist on one shot, helping the Capitals to a 4-0 win over the Coyotes on Thursday.
Wilson scored a second-period power-play goal by redirecting Dmitry Orlov's point shot to extend the Capitals' lead to 3-0. He also picked up an assist on Sonny Milano's goal earlier in the period. Wilson notched his first multi-point game since returning from a torn ACL and has three points in six games. The Canadian forward should continue to skate in the Capitals' top-six forward corps and second power-play unit.
