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Tom Wilson day-to-day after exiting game with lower-body injury

Originally posted on DC Sports King
By King W. Motley III | Last updated 1/25/23

The Washington Capitals entered Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche shorthanded down two forwards, Nicklas Backstrom (illness) and TJ Oshie (paternity). But concern has shifted to Tom Wilson.

Wilson exited the game in the second period after blocking a shot. He dropped to a knee to block a hard shot from Avalanche defenseman Brad Hunt. The puck appeared to bounce hard off Wilson’s right leg.

Here's what happened to Tom Wilson and his huge shot block on Hunt. Was caught in the right leg.

He has played seven games since returning from nearly eight months of rehab after undergoing ACL surgery on his left knee in May.

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Wilson was slow to get up before skating to the bench. The Capitals announced Wilson suffered a lower-body injury and would not return to the game. Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette said Wilson is day-to-day following the 3-2 loss.

Tuesday’s contest was Wilson’s eighth game since returning from a torn ACL in his left knee during last season’s first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers.

Wilson has two goals, one assist, and a minus-seven rating in eight games.

This article first appeared on DC Sports King and was syndicated with permission.

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