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Washington Capitals
Tom Wilson
Age: 31Position: R
TOI
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Goals
96%
Assists
83%
Power-Play
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SOG
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Plus/Minus
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Wilson (undisclosed) missed practice on Monday and is hopeful to play on Tuesday in Seattle.

Wilson was absent from practice on Monday because of an undisclosed injury, which could impact his status on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Wilson has only played three games since returning from a multi-week absence due to an injury. He's having a career offensive season, with 46 points (22G / 24A) in 44 games. Even with his uptick in offense, he remains a hard-hitting presence on the ice, accompanying Matthew Knies (TOR) as the only players in the league with over 40 points and 100 hits (116).

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Wilson (lower-body) took full part in warmups and is expected to return to the Capitals lineup on Wednesday.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Canucks. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games. Even with his uptick in offense, he remains a hard-hitting presence on the ice, accompanying Matthew Knies (TOR) as the only players in the league with over 40 points and 100 hits (110).

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Wilson (lower-body) is a game-time decision in Vancouver on Wednesday

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but has been a full participant at practice since last Wednesday. He will aim to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers but will ultimately have to wait for the approval from team trainers. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games. Even with his uptick in offense, he remains a hard-hitting presence on the ice, accompanying Matthew Knies (TOR) as the only players in the league with over 40 points and 100 hits (110).

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Wilson (lower-body) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is a possibility to return vs. Florida on Saturday.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but has been a full participant at practice since Wednesday. He will aim to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower-body) will not dress on Thursday vs. San Jose but is very close to returning to Washington's lineup.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but was a full participant at practice on Wednesday. That said, he will remain out of the lineup on Thursday, with his next chance to return being on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower-body) has potential to return vs. San Jose on Thursday.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but was a full participant at practice on Wednesday and could return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower body) was a full participant at practice on Wednesday.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but was a full participant at practice on Wednesday and could return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower-body) will travel with Washington on their upcoming road trip.

Wilson suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, playing only 5:55 time-on-ice, and has not played since. The bruising 31-year-old forward has missed two games, but could return to the lineup on the team's upcoming two-game road trip. Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower-body) is out vs. Anaheim on Monday and considered day-to-day.

Wilson suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, playing only 5:55 time-on-ice. The bruising 31-year-old forward will not play on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks, but he is not expected to miss significant time. Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (illness) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.

Wilson missed Tuesday's game with an illness but is expected to draw back into the Capitals' lineup on Saturday vs. the Devils. Expect Wilson to draw back into the lineup on the second line and top power-play unit. He'll look to build off his strong first half of the season, having scored 17 goals with 17 assists (34 points) in 36 games.

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Wilson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. NYR on Tuesday.

Wilson is battling an undisclosed ailment and could be at risk of missing his first game. The 31-year-old Wilson is having an outstanding season, pacing for career bests in nearly all offensive categories, tallying 34 points (17G / 17A), 97 hits, and 84 shots in 36 games.

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Wilson (upper-body) is expected to play on Thursday in Los Angeles after leaving last game due to injury.

Wilson exited Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks in the third period after 15:21 time-on-ice and did not return but is expected to play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 30-year-old Wilson is averaging 18:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 54 points (29G / 25A) in 64 games this season. He has nine points (3G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.

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Wilson (upper-body) left Tuesday's game after taking a stick high and did not return.

Wilson exited Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks in the third period after 15:21 time-on-ice and did not return. The 30-year-old Wilson is averaging 18:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 54 points (29G / 25A) in 64 games this season. He has nine points (3G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.

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Wilson (illness) will return to Washington's lineup on Saturday vs. Tampa Bay.

Wilson was a surprise scratch on Thursday due to an illness, with the Capitals only announcing his absence about five minutes before warmups. He will return to the lineup on Saturday, looking to build on an impressive 2024-25 campaign. The 30-year-old Wilson has 45 points (26G / 19A) in 58 games.

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