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Panthers rebound from an 8-goal loss to Carolina, beat Capitals 5-2 in Washington

Sam Bennett had a goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers rebounded from a lopsided loss at Carolina with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not ready to return Wilson (lower body) remains on injured reserve and won't play Saturday versus the Panthers, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Wilson was deemed a game-time decision, but the lack of an activation from IR means he'll need to miss a seventh consecutive game. He should be considered close to a return, perhaps as early as Monday in Colorado, a game that kicks off a six-game road trip for the Capitals.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No clarity yet on Ovechkin's future as Capitals prepare for a playoff push

Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick says he hasn't talked much about the future with Alex Ovechkin

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deemed game-time call for Saturday Wilson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Panthers, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Wilson has been sidelined since early January due to his lower-body injury but has progressed in his recovery recently. He was considered a possibility for Thursday's game against the Sharks before being ruled out, and he was a full participant in Friday's practice session. If Wilson is held out once again Saturday, Brett Leason will likely remain in the lineup.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Wilson (lower body) has been ruled out of Thursday's tilt versus San Jose, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Wilson will miss his sixth straight game. The power forward has 22 goals, 20 assists, 110 hits and 59 PIM across 41 appearances this season. Wilson could return Saturday versus Florida. Look for Brett Leason to remain in the lineup during Wilson's absence.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Might be available for Thursday Wilson (lower body) might be able to return Thursday versus San Jose, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Wilson has missed Washington's past five games because of the injury. He has 22 goals, 42 points, 59 PIM and 110 hits in 41 outings in 2025-26. If Wilson is able to play Thursday, then Brett Leason might lose his spot in the lineup.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Capitals' coach Carbery after big third-period rally: 'We showed a ton of character'

Washington's Ethen Frank scored twice in the third period to tie the game, and then Connor McMichael added the winner in the final minute of overtime for a 3-2 victory over the Mon...

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Capitals rally with 2 in the third, then beat Montreal 3-2 on McMichael's goal in OT

Connor McMichael scored with 37.6 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Won't return Tuesday Wilson (lower body) remains in a non-contact jersey and will not be an option versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Wilson will be out of action for his fifth straight outing due to his lower-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 31-year-old winger notched eight points in his previous five contests while dishing out 13 hits. Once given the all-clear, Wilson should slot back into a top-six role for the Caps.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Wilson (lower body) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact The move is retroactive to Jan. 3, so Wilson won't play Friday in Chicago, but he is eligible to return Sunday in Nashville. Wilson is still regarded as day-to-day, so his time on IR might be brief. The Capitals made this move to free up a roster spot for Aliaksei Protas (lower body), who has been taken off IR and will play against the Blackhawks.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Friday Wilson (lower body) is unlikely to return to the lineup Friday in Chicago, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Wilson has yet to be cleared for contact, but head coach Spencer Carbery has not ruled him out for Sunday's tilt in Nashville. The 31-year-old power forward has missed the last two games. He has 22 goals and 20 assists with 110 hits, 24 blocked shots and 59 PIM in 41 games this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks host the Capitals on 4-game win streak

The Chicago Blackhawks head into a matchup with the Washington Capitals as winners of four games in a row

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Still out Wednesday Wilson (lower body) won't be in the lineup against the Stars on Wednesday but will join the team for an upcoming two-game road trip, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Wilson was absolutely tearing it up offensively prior to getting hurt, racking up five goals and three assists in his last four outings. With the veteran winger on the shelf, Brett Leason looks poised to take on a fourth-line role, unless the Caps decide to stick with the seven-defensemen deployment they used against Anaheim on Monday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals play the Stars after Sourdif's hat trick

The Washington Capitals host the Dallas Stars after Justin Sourdif's hat trick against the Anaheim Ducks in the Capitals' 7-4 win

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Justin Sourdif scores his first hat trick to lead the Capitals to a 7-4 win over the Ducks

Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Unavailable Monday Wilson (lower body) won't play against Anaheim on Monday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Wilson is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after being injured in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Chicago. He has accumulated 22 goals, 42 points, 97 shots on net, 110 hits and 59 PIM across 41 appearances this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks drop Capitals to 0-5 in shootouts, beat Washington in 6 rounds for a 3-2 win

Nick Foligno scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Capitals' Tom Wilson limps off ice after being hit vs. Blackhawks Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson, named to the Canadian Olympic team, limped off the ice after a big hit.

JANUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM

Capitals, Team Canada forward Tom Wilson leaves game with an apparent leg injury

Capitals forward Tom Wilson left Washington's game against Chicago with an apparent leg injury

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Hurt after getting hit Saturday Wilson (lower body) is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks.

Impact Wilson sustained the injury on an awkward fall after a hit by Chicago's Connor Murphy. While Wilson is not officially ruled out, it's typically a surprise to see a player come back from receiving an in-game questionable designation. Should Wilson not get back in Saturday, his next chance to play is Monday versus the Ducks.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks visit the Capitals after Mikheyev's 2-goal game

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Washington Capitals after Ilya Mikheyev scored two goals in the Blackhawks' 4-3 win against the Dallas Stars

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Two points in Ottawa Wilson produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

Impact The veteran winger has delivered three straight multi-point performances after a mostly tough December in which he managed only two goals and five points in the first 11 games of the month. On the season, Wilson has racked up 22 goals and 42 points in 40 contests, putting him on pace to shatter the career-high 33 goals and 65 points he contributed in 2024-25.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Zetterlund's 10th goal of the season late in the 3rd period gives Senators a 4-3 win over Capitals

Fabian Zetterlund scored with less that two-and-a-half minutes remaining to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Capitals vs. Senators | NHL Highlights | January 01, 2026

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Gordie Howe hat trick in win Wilson produced two goals on four shots on net with an assist, four hits, five PIM and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact The physical winger celebrated winning a spot on Canada's Olympic roster by flashing his full skill set on New Year's Eve, finding the back of the net in the second and third periods, feeding Justin Sourdif for an empty-netter in the final minute of regulation, and getting into a scrap with Sam Carrick in the second frame for a Gordie Howe hat trick -- a goal, an assist and a fighting major. Wilson heads into 2026 on pace for a career-best campaign, delivering 21 goals, 40 points, 105 hits, 94 shots on net, 59 PIM, 23 blocked shots and a plus-19 rating in 39 contests.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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