Tom Wilson, born on March 29, 1994, is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Selected by the Capitals in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Wilson has become known for his physical and aggressive style of play. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Wilson began playing hockey at the age of two and transitioned from a year as a minor ice hockey defenseman to a forward.
Throughout his career, he has faced injuries and controversy, particularly for hits that have drawn league scrutiny. Despite this, Wilson has evolved his game, emphasizing point production over physicality in recent seasons. His contributions to the Capitals, including a pivotal role in their 2018 Stanley Cup victory, have solidified him as a key player and leader for the team.
Tom Wilson's Injuries
Tom Wilson has encountered various injuries throughout his professional hockey career.
His most recent injury includes a nose injury suffered on January 9, 2024, resulting in his absence from the lineup. Prior to this, on January 24, 2023, Wilson dealt with a lower-body injury. Going further back, on May 3, 2022, he faced a knee injury. On December 10, 2021, an upper-body injury sidelined Wilson, and earlier, on May 5, 2021, he had experienced another upper-body injury. Preceding these, on January 28, 2021, Wilson navigated a lower-body injury, and on January 22, 2021, he dealt with another lower-body injury.
Amid these injuries, Wilson's injury history also includes a notable incident on March 11, 2024, where he missed a game against the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury. The absence allowed T.J. Oshie to return to the lineup.
Reflecting on a past injury, on January 12, 2024, Wilson spoke about a broken nose suffered on January 7, which kept him out of the lineup for a game against the Seattle Kraken. This broken nose was described as the worst he had experienced in his career, resulting from a collision with Alex Laferriere's stick during a game against the Los Angeles Kings on January 7, 2024.
FAQ's On Tom Wilson Injury History
A. Tom Wilson plays for the Washington Capitals.
A. Tom Wilson was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
A. Tom Wilson plays as a forward.
A. Tom Wilson won the Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals.
A. Tom Wilson has been selected to the NHL All-Star Game in 2022 and 2024.
