Tom Wilson was absent from the Capitals’ morning skate Tuesday ahead of the team’s matchup with the Calgary Flames.
The Capitals forward was replaced during rushes by Travis Boyd on the second line.
Tom Wilson is not on the ice for the Caps during morning skate. Travis Boyd took his place in line rushes.
— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) October 22, 2019
According to the Washington Post’s Samantha Pell, Wilson had a maintenance day.
With Wilson expected in the lineup tonight per team (maintenance this AM), this should be Caps vs Flames:
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— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) October 22, 2019
He will be a game-time decision.
Todd Reirden said it’s highly likely Tom Wilson plays tonight, officially a game-time decision with his maintenance day this AM.
— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) October 22, 2019
Known for his hard work and toughness, Wilson has rarely missed games or even practices due to injury during his seven seasons in the NHL. But the start of the 2019-20 season has been especially rugged for the big winger. Wilson has blocked 10 shots, second-most among all Capitals forwards, and leads the team with 32 hits (ninth most in the NHL).
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— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) October 20, 2019
Among Capitals forwards, Wilson has the fourth most time on ice as a penalty killer (19:10) in ten games this season.
The team is coming off a game against the Blackhawks on Sunday which was more physical than normal. Wilson had four blocked shots (tied for the team-high) and three hits. The Blackhawks had five powerplays in the game.
Alex Ovechkin recorded seven hits tonight, tying Tom Wilson (Oct. 14 vs. Colorado) for the most hits in a single game by a Capital this season.
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) October 21, 2019
