Wilson recorded a shorthanded goal and an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings. He also recorded a plus-2 rating, two shots on goal and three hits.

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson put on a show Monday night, engaging in a heated first-period fight that had the crowd roaring. The two heavyweights squared off late in the opening frame with less than a minute of playing time left in the first period of the Senators' on-the-road clash against the Capitals.

Tensions flared between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, and of course, Tom Wilson and Matt Rempe were a part of it.

Wilson scored the overtime winner and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Rangers. He also chipped in four hits, three shots on net, a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating. While the hockey world has been focused on Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record,

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (illness) is expected to return on Saturday when the Capitals face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Wilson was unable to suit up in their previous contest on Thursday evening with an illness.