Capitals' Tom Wilson Gets Four-Game Suspension for Boarding
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson for four games for boarding St. Louis Blues forward Sammy Blais.
The league's department of player safety announced the suspension Tuesday.
Wilson will forfeit $97,561 in salary. Even though this is the first regular-season suspension of his NHL career, Wilson is considered a repeat offender after being suspended for two preseason games for a late hit on Blues rookie Robert Thomas last month.
The 23-year old will miss games against the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins. He'll be eligible to return Oct. 13 against the New Jersey Devils.
Wilson said Tuesday he's a player who finishes big checks, which makes him the subject of attention.