Tom Wilson is getting his flowers from the NHL after one of his most productive weeks as a professional.
Wilson was named in the NHL’s Third Star of the Week after scoring three goals and notching seven points in the Capitals’ last four games, all wins.
Wilson started his impressive seven-day stretch with three consecutive multi-point outings (1g, 1a) before adding an assist in the Capitals’ 4-2 comeback victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. The Capitals’ star right wing notched his his fifth career overtime goal in the Capitals’ 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on March 5. Two days later, Wilson scored a shorthanded goal and tallied a shorthanded assist in the Caps’ 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on December 7.
After his big week, Wilson sits fourth on the Capitals with 52 points in 63 games played and is one goal away from his first career 30-goal season.
Here’s the full press release from the NHL:
MacKinnon, Stamkos and Wilson Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week presented by GEICO
NEW YORK (March 10, 2025) – Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos and Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending March 9.
FIRST STAR – NATHAN MacKINNON, C, COLORADO AVALANCHE
MacKinnon topped the NHL with 4-5—9, posting multiple points in each of his three appearances to lift the Avalanche (38-24-2, 78 points) into third place in the Central Division on the strength of a five-game winning streak dating to Feb. 26. He collected a pair of assists in a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins March 4. MacKinnon then notched his 10th career five-point performance – and third of the season (also Nov. 5 vs. SEA: 0-5—5 and Dec. 10 at PIT: 1-4—5) – with 2-3—5 in a 7-3 triumph versus the San Jose Sharks March 6. He finished the week with two goals, including his 69th career game-winner, in a 7-4 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs March 8 to reach the 100-point milestone for the third straight campaign. The 29-year-old reigning Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award winner, who is one point shy of 1,000 for his career (362-637—999 in 855 GP), paces the NHL with 27-73—100 through 64 total contests in 2024-25. He also sits among this season’s League leaders in assists (1st; 73), even-strength assists (1st; 48), even-strength points (1st; 67), power-play assists (2nd; 25), power-play points (2nd; 33) and shots on goal (2nd; 260).
SECOND STAR – STEVEN STAMKOS, C, NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Stamkos placed second in the NHL with 4-4—8, also producing multiple points in each of his three outings as the Predators (24-32-7, 55 points) recorded a perfect week. He tallied 1-2—3, his second three-point effort of the season (also Jan. 14 vs. VGK: 2-1—3), in a 6-3 win versus the Boston Bruins March 4. Stamkos then posted a pair of assists, including the 600th of his career, in a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken March 6. He closed the week with his 14th career hat trick, capped by his 14th career overtime goal (and 91st career game-winner), in a 3-2 triumph versus the Chicago Blackhawks March 8. The 35-year-old Stamkos – a two-time Stanley Cup (2019-20 and 2020-21) and Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy (2009-10 and 2011-12) winner – has played in 63 total contests this season (21-20—41), ranking among Nashville’s top performers in game-winning goals (1st; 6), power-play goals (1st; 10), goals (2nd; 21), points (3rd; 41), power-play points (4th; 15) and assists (5th; 20).
THIRD STAR – TOM WILSON, RW, WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Wilson compiled 3-4—7 to help the Capitals (42-14-8, 92 points) win all four of their games and reclaim first place in the overall League standings. He registered 1-1—2 in each of his first three outings: a 5-4 shootout win against the Ottawa Senators March 3, a 3-2 triumph versus the New York Rangers March 5 (featuring his fifth career overtime and 26th career game-winning goal) and a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings March 7. Wilson then added one assist in a 4-2 comeback win against the Seattle Kraken March 9. The 30-year-old Wilson sits fourth on Washington with 29-23—52 through 63 total appearances this season, already a career high for goals (five ahead of the 24 he scored in 2021-22) and tied for a career high in points (equaling 2021-22: 24-28—52 in 78 GP).
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Here’s the full press release from the Washington Capitals:
Tom Wilson Named NHL’s Third Star of the Week
Forward recorded seven points (3g, 4a) in four games as Washington went 4-0-0
ARLINGTON, Va. – Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been named the NHL’s Third Star for the week ending March 9, the NHL announced today.
Wilson, 30, recorded seven points (3g, 4a) in four games, helping the Capitals go 4-0-0 last week and move into a tie with the Winnipeg Jets for first place in the NHL standings. Wilson’s seven points ranked tied for fourth in the NHL, while his two shorthanded points were tied with Aliaksei Protas and the New York Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad for the most among all skaters. Wilson scored his 11th career shorthanded goal on March 7 vs. Detroit and passed Brooks Laich (10) for the seventh-most shorthanded goals in franchise history. On March 5 at NY Rangers, Wilson scored his fifth career overtime goal to give the Capitals a 3-2 win. Wilson (1g, 1a, 5 PIM) also recorded his second career Gordie Howe hat trick on March 3 vs. Ottawa.
Wilson has recorded 52 points (29g, 23a) in 63 games this season. Wilson’s 29 goals are a career high and are the second most on the Capitals, behind only Alex Ovechkin (33g). Eleven of Wilson’s 29 goals have come on the power play, which leads Washington and ranks tied for seventh in the NHL. With 52 points in 63 games, Wilson is on pace for 66 points, which would mark a new career high (2021-22: 24g-28a–52p in 78 GP). In addition, Wilson leads Washington and ranks tied for 15th in the NHL in hits (186). Wilson is one of two players in the NHL with 25-plus goals and 150-plus hits (also Ottawa’s Brady Tkachuk).
