Wilson logged two assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Wilson has four helpers, six hits, four shots on net and 12 PIM over three games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old winger is up to 46 points (11 on the power play), 101 shots on net, 116 hits, 71 PIM and a plus-22 rating through 44 contests this season. Wilson continues to be a key forward in all situations for the Capitals, and his career high of 65 points from 81 regular-season games last year looks to be in reach.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Snags helper in return
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Wilson registered a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
Wilson missed the previous eight games due to a lower-body injury. He wasn't eased in, logging 20:20 of ice time in this contest, though he wasn't quite as physical as usual. The 31-year-old winger is up to 22 goals, 21 helpers, 98 shots on net, 111 hits, 59 PIM and a plus-21 rating through 42 appearances this season. He should be good to handle a top-six role moving forward.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Off injured reserve
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Wilson (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site,
Wilson had been awaiting medical clearance to return from an eight-game absence, and it appears he got it ahead of Wednesday's game against Vancouver. The 31-year-old has 22 goals, 42 points, 59 PIM and 110 hits in 41 outings in 2025-26. Ivan Miroshnichenko was reassigned to AHL Hershey in a corresponding move after playing in Washington's past two games.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Awaiting medical clearance
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Wilson (lower body) will be a game-time call ahead of Wednesday's clash with Vancouver, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Wilson told reporters he needed to speak with the medical team before making a final decision regarding his availability. Prior to getting hurt, the gritty winger racked up five goals and three assists, including one power-play point, in his last four outings. If Wilson does play, Ivan Miroshnichenko could find himself relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Not ready to return
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Wilson (lower body) remains on injured reserve and won't play Saturday versus the Panthers, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Wilson was deemed a game-time decision, but the lack of an activation from IR means he'll need to miss a seventh consecutive game. He should be considered close to a return, perhaps as early as Monday in Colorado, a game that kicks off a six-game road trip for the Capitals.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Deemed game-time call for Saturday
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Wilson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Panthers, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Wilson has been sidelined since early January due to his lower-body injury but has progressed in his recovery recently. He was considered a possibility for Thursday's game against the Sharks before being ruled out, and he was a full participant in Friday's practice session. If Wilson is held out once again Saturday, Brett Leason will likely remain in the lineup.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Unavailable Thursday
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Wilson (lower body) has been ruled out of Thursday's tilt versus San Jose, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Wilson will miss his sixth straight game. The power forward has 22 goals, 20 assists, 110 hits and 59 PIM across 41 appearances this season. Wilson's next opportunity to return will be Saturday versus Florida. Look for Brett Leason to remain in the lineup during Wilson's absence.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Might be available for Thursday
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Wilson (lower body) might be able to return Thursday versus San Jose, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Wilson has missed the past five games because of the injury. He has 22 goals, 42 points, 59 PIM and 110 hits in 41 outings in 2025-26. If Wilson returns against the Sharks, then Brett Leason might lose his spot in the lineup.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Won't return Tuesday
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Wilson (lower body) remains in a non-contact jersey and will not be an option versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Wilson will be out of action for his fifth straight outing due to his lower-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 31-year-old winger notched eight points in his previous five contests while dishing out 13 hits. Once given the all-clear, Wilson should slot back into a top-six role for the Caps.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: On injured reserve
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Wilson (lower body) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
The move is retroactive to Jan. 3, so Wilson won't play Friday in Chicago, but he is eligible to return Sunday in Nashville. Wilson is still regarded as day-to-day, so his time on IR might be brief. The Capitals made this move to free up a roster spot for Aliaksei Protas (lower body), who has been taken off IR and will play against the Blackhawks.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Doubtful for Friday
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Wilson (lower body) is unlikely to return to the lineup Friday in Chicago, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Wilson has yet to be cleared for contact, but head coach Spencer Carbery has not ruled him out for Sunday's tilt in Nashville. The 31-year-old Wilson has missed the last two games. He has 22 goals and 20 assists with 110 hits, 24 blocked shots and 59 PIM in 41 games this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Still out Wednesday
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Wilson (lower body) won't be in the lineup against the Stars on Wednesday, but he will join the team for an upcoming two-game road trip, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Wilson was absolutely tearing it up offensively prior to getting hurt, racking up five goals and three assists in his last four outings. With the veteran winger on the shelf, Brett Leason looks poised to take on a fourth-line role, unless the Caps decide to stick with the seven-defensemen deployment they used against Anaheim on Monday.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Unavailable Monday
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Wilson (lower body) won't play against Anaheim on Monday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Wilson is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after being injured in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Chicago. He has accumulated 22 goals, 42 points, 97 shots on net, 110 hits and 59 PIM across 41 appearances this season.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Hurt after getting hit Saturday
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Wilson (lower body) is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks.
Wilson sustained the injury on an awkward fall after being hit by Chicago's Connor Murphy. While Wilson has not officially ruled out, it's typically a surprise to see a player come back from receiving an in-game questionable designation. Should Wilson not return, his next chance to play will be against the Ducks on Monday.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Two points in Ottawa
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Wilson produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.
The veteran winger has delivered three straight multi-point performances after a mostly tough December in which he managed only two goals and five points in the first 11 games of the month. On the season, Wilson has racked up 22 goals and 42 points in 40 contests, putting him on pace to shatter the career-high 33 goals and 65 points he contributed in 2024-25.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Gordie Howe hat trick in win
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Wilson produced two goals on four shots on net with an assist, four hits, five PIM and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
The physical winger celebrated winning a spot on Canada's Olympic roster by flashing his full skill set on New Year's Eve, finding the back of the net in the second and third periods, feeding Justin Sourdif for an empty-netter in the final minute of regulation, and getting into a scrap with Sam Carrick in the second frame for a Gordie Howe hat trick -- a goal, an assist and a fighting major. Wilson heads into 2026 on pace for a career-best campaign, delivering 21 goals, 40 points, 105 hits, 94 shots on net, 59 PIM, 23 blocked shots and a plus-19 rating in 39 contests.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Lights lamp twice in loss
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Wilson scored two goals, one on the power play, and recorded an even-strength assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers. He added a team-high six shots on net, two hits and a plus-1 rating to his ledger.
Both of Wilson's tallies came in the first period, as he banged home pucks from the low slot. The rugged winger snapped an eight-game goal drought with the performance, and on the season, Wilson has 19 goals, 37 points, 101 hits, 90 shots on net, 54 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 38 contests as he steams toward a career-best campaign.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Set to return Saturday
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Wilson (illness) is expected to play Saturday against New Jersey.
Wilson has 17 goals, 34 points, 54 PIM and 97 hits in 36 appearances in 2025-26. He missed Washington's 7-3 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday because of the illness. Now that Wilson is ready to return, he should serve in a top-six capacity and on the first power-play unit.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Game-time call against Rangers
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Wilson will be a game-time decision with an undisclosed injury versus the Rangers on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Wilson is currently stuck in a seven-game goal drought during which he has generated 22 shots and three assists. If Wilson were to miss out, Anthony Beauvillier is the strongest candidate to move into the top six, depending on the availability of Ryan Leonard (shoulder).
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Scores opening goal
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Wilson scored a goal on two shots and added seven hits in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
Wilson tallied midway through the first period to open the scoring. The 31-year-old winger has compiled eight goals, five assists, 16 shots, 27 hits and a plus-12 rating over his last 10 outings. Wilson has continued to be effective in all areas of the game this year after what looked to be an unsustainable 2024-25 campaign. In 2025-26, he's at 17 goals, 31 points, 62 shots, 77 hits, 54 PIM and a plus-18 rating over 29 appearances. His all-around contributions make him a must-have player in fantasy until regression strikes.
