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Washington Capitals
Tom Wilson
Age: 31Position: R
TOI
65%
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89%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
93%
Assists
86%
Power-Play
82%
SOG
76%
Plus/Minus
95%
Hits
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Wilson (illness) will not play against the Flyers on Wednesday.

Tom Wilson was an effective contributor for Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in six games, but he has returned home with an illness that will prevent him from playing on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old Wilson scored a career-high 65 points (33G / 32A) in 2024-25 and is pacing to surpass those totals in 2025-26, with 49 points (23G / 26A) through 50 games.

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Wilson (illness) is a game-time decision vs. Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Tom Wilson was an effective contributor for Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in six games, but he has returned home with an illness that could prevent him from playing on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old Wilson scored a career-high 65 points (33G / 32A) in 2024-25 and is pacing to surpass those totals in 2025-26, with 49 points (23G / 26A) through 50 games.

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Wilson (undisclosed) took full part in warmups and is expected to play in Seattle on Tuesday.

Wilson was absent from practice on Monday because of an undisclosed injury, which left his status up in the air for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Wilson has only played three games since returning from a multi-week absence due to an injury. He's having a career offensive season, with 46 points (22G / 24A) in 44 games. Even with his uptick in offense, he remains a hard-hitting presence on the ice, accompanying Matthew Knies (TOR) as the only players in the league with over 40 points and 100 hits (116).

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Wilson (undisclosed) missed practice on Monday and is hopeful to play on Tuesday in Seattle.

Wilson was absent from practice on Monday because of an undisclosed injury, which could impact his status on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Wilson has only played three games since returning from a multi-week absence due to an injury. He's having a career offensive season, with 46 points (22G / 24A) in 44 games. Even with his uptick in offense, he remains a hard-hitting presence on the ice, accompanying Matthew Knies (TOR) as the only players in the league with over 40 points and 100 hits (116).

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Wilson (lower-body) took full part in warmups and is expected to return to the Capitals lineup on Wednesday.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Canucks. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games. Even with his uptick in offense, he remains a hard-hitting presence on the ice, accompanying Matthew Knies (TOR) as the only players in the league with over 40 points and 100 hits (110).

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Wilson (lower-body) is a game-time decision in Vancouver on Wednesday

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but has been a full participant at practice since last Wednesday. He will aim to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers but will ultimately have to wait for the approval from team trainers. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games. Even with his uptick in offense, he remains a hard-hitting presence on the ice, accompanying Matthew Knies (TOR) as the only players in the league with over 40 points and 100 hits (110).

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Wilson (lower-body) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is a possibility to return vs. Florida on Saturday.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but has been a full participant at practice since Wednesday. He will aim to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower-body) will not dress on Thursday vs. San Jose but is very close to returning to Washington's lineup.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but was a full participant at practice on Wednesday. That said, he will remain out of the lineup on Thursday, with his next chance to return being on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower-body) has potential to return vs. San Jose on Thursday.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but was a full participant at practice on Wednesday and could return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower body) was a full participant at practice on Wednesday.

Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but was a full participant at practice on Wednesday and could return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower-body) will travel with Washington on their upcoming road trip.

Wilson suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, playing only 5:55 time-on-ice, and has not played since. The bruising 31-year-old forward has missed two games, but could return to the lineup on the team's upcoming two-game road trip. Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (lower-body) is out vs. Anaheim on Monday and considered day-to-day.

Wilson suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, playing only 5:55 time-on-ice. The bruising 31-year-old forward will not play on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks, but he is not expected to miss significant time. Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games.

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Wilson (illness) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.

Wilson missed Tuesday's game with an illness but is expected to draw back into the Capitals' lineup on Saturday vs. the Devils. Expect Wilson to draw back into the lineup on the second line and top power-play unit. He'll look to build off his strong first half of the season, having scored 17 goals with 17 assists (34 points) in 36 games.

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Wilson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. NYR on Tuesday.

Wilson is battling an undisclosed ailment and could be at risk of missing his first game. The 31-year-old Wilson is having an outstanding season, pacing for career bests in nearly all offensive categories, tallying 34 points (17G / 17A), 97 hits, and 84 shots in 36 games.

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