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Getting to Know a Capital: Tom Wilson

A short series in which we dive into some of the lesser known Washington players to gain some insight as the Penguins prepare to face the Capitals in their second round playoff series. Just kidding, we all know who the hell Tom Wilson is.

For the first time after seeing the Rangers in every playoff game for almost 2 calendar years and 17 total games, the Pittsburgh Penguins finally get to play a fresh playoff opponent. So let's dust off this old feature to kill time and preview the Washington Capitals.

Name: Tom Wilson

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 210 lbs

Born: March 29th, 1994 (22 years old)

Drafted: WSH 1st Round 2013, 16th Overall (LOL)

2015-16 stat line: 82 games played, 7 goals, 16 assists, 163 penalty minutes (Really?