Harry Potter

Tom Wilson shows off his new lightning bolt scar: ‘I guess I’m a wizard’

When Evgeny Kuznetsov first joined the Capitals from Russia, Michael Latta and Tom Wilson gave him a nickname: Harry Potter. The nickname was given to Kuznetsov due to his “magical” stick skills.

Last Thursday, Wilson was involved in a scary incident which saw a puck deflect off Nicklas Backstrom’s stick, catching him in the face. The injury left him with a broken nose and a lightning bolt shaped scar – just like a certain boy wizard that Wilson happens to be a fan of.

Looks like it’s time to retire the nickname, Kuzy. There’s a new wizard in town.

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By Donya Abramo 4 years ago

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Here’s Tom Wilson using a ‘magic wand’ to read Harry Potter in the dark

Wednesday night, Tom Wilson showed off his ingenuity in a classic Snapchat from girlfriend Taylor Pischke.

While Wilson read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in bed, he realized it was too dark. Instead of reaching for the lamp, Wilson grabbed, according to Pischke, a magic wand and lit up the room.

Of course.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Jason Chimera Calls Evgeny Kuznetsov “Harry Potter” During Sportsnet Intermission Interview (Video)

Photoshop by me

A few days ago, The Washington Post revealed that one of Evgeny Kuznetsov’s nicknames inside the Caps locker room is Harry Potter. Michael Latta and Tom Wilson came up with the nickname, comparing Kuznetsov’s hockey stick to a magic wand.

During the second intermission, Jason Chimera was interviewed by Sportsnet and was asked about the skill set of his young, superstar teammate.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Photoshop by Ian

Barry Trotz got hit by Marcus Johansson’s stick tonight. That was maybe the most exciting part of an otherwise dreary game, so Ian cranked out this photoshop.

And now, because Peter insisted…

RMNB’s Sorting Hat sorts the 2014-15 Capitals!

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By Peter Hassett 7 years ago

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