Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended for six games for a vicious-yet-utterly-pointless headshot during a desperate playoff race, marking his sixth suspension. This incident, deemed irresponsible and not related to any legitimate hockey action by the NHL, complicates the Capitals' playoff aspirations. The suspension, seen as proof that Wilson has lost all benefit of the doubt with @NHLPlayerSafety, will result in Wilson forfeiting $161,458.32 in salary to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. Wilson's absence will be felt in upcoming games, notably missing a key matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
"Wilson's actions are fully under his own control, irresponsible and not related to any sort of legitimate hockey action." Here's why Tom Wilson's suspension for high sticking is 6 games and the NHL Department of Player Safety's full explanation. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/PeEM7u2OQu
Tom Wilson will serve serve a six-game suspension. 😯 https://t.co/qpUGgBVmyQ https://t.co/Wa8rbAJLAi
Along with the six-game suspension, Tom Wilson will forfeit $161,458.32. That money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. More on Wilson’s suspension and the Capitals’ next steps: https://t.co/l5prfvi9DV
Wilson will miss the game in Toronto against the #Leafs next Thursday as part of his six-game suspension. https://t.co/uiDMUK0muW
New, for @TheAthletic: Why Tom Wilson's sixth NHL suspension is proof that he's lost all benefit of the doubt with @NHLPlayerSafety. https://t.co/IFwWrifnmS https://t.co/IFwWrifnmS
#NHL suspension of #ALLCAPS forward Tom Wilson for 6 games is a gift 🎁 to #LGRW & their playoff push & should be a call to action for #isles to wtfu!
Tom Wilson. 6 Games.
Tom Wilson will forfeit $161,458.32 in salary for his six-game suspension.
I’m kinda surprised it was only six games for Wilson.
Wilson gets six games as a result of this. #SJSharks https://t.co/JYM4EmzIR0
Tom Wilson's latest transgression that called for an in-person disciplinary hearing comes after several past mistakes, and makes Washington's pursuit of a playoff spot all the more difficult, writes @jtbourne. https://t.co/FqzX0yrco9
Another suspension looming for Caps F Tom Wilson https://t.co/x9jm9w4HgN https://t.co/Btq384YEnV
Tom Wilson getting himself suspended for six-plus games during a desperate playoff race for a vicious-yet-utterly-pointless headshot is almost too on brand.