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Tom Wilson hit gave Zach Aston-Reese concussion and broken jaw

PITTSBURGH — One game after a hit on Brian Dumoulin temporarily got him in hot water, Tom Wilson was in the spotlight again on Tuesday in the much more hostile environment of PPG Paints Arena.

When Wilson leveled Zach Aston-Reese in the second period of the Washington Capitals’ Game 3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, it broke the Penguin winger’s jaw and gave him a concussion, coach Mike Sullivan said after the game.

Wilson was not penalized for the hit, but could receive a suspension from the NHL before Game 4 Thursday.

“We just have to stay focused, you know?