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Tom Wilson receives five-minute major, game misconduct for boarding Samuel Blais

By Ian Oland

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October 1, 2017 5:40 pm

Capitals forward Tom Wilson received his first suspension of his career last Saturday after a late hit on Blues first-round pick Robert Thomas.

“Every time you make a body check, you’re making a split-second decision,” Wilson said after the suspension. “I take pride in the physical nature of my game. I take pride in my body checks. This is my fifth season, and I’ve made a lot of body checks — very clean, hard hits. So I trust myself. Maybe it was a second late or whatever, but I’m going to learn from it and I’m going to continue to play my game, my hard-natured hockey.”

Well, Wilson may want to consider changing his game, because he could be facing more discipline for another bad hit.

Today’s game was not televised by either of the team’s rights-holders, but here’s what has been reported online. Late in the second period, Wilson boarded 21-year-old forward Samuel Blais. Wilson received a five minute major for boarding and a game misconduct.

Blais, after being looked at in the locker room, would return to the bench several minutes into the third period.

On the shift before his board, Wilson was whistled for high-sticking at the 13:02 mark of the second period.

The Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan mused that because the game was not televised, Wilson could potentially escape a punishment.

The Capitals, who are GIFing highlights of the game, have access to the in-arena video, but have not released footage.

Wilson also managed to score his second goal of the preseason and his first even-strength goal, after knocking home a rebound.

If you have video of Wilson’s hit, please send it over.

Updated 7:59: According to Isabelle Khurshudyan, the Department of Player Safety is already reviewing Wilson’s hit in regards to possible discipline.

Headline photo: @paulbarnes518

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