Washington Post · Nov 22, 2015
Capitals' Tom Wilson: 'I don’t hit to hurt people'
Islanders center Anders Lee and Capitals right wing Tom Wilson squared off during the first period. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)As Tom Wilson has tried to limit his minutes in the penalty box this season, he’s had to navigate some frustrations of walking a fine line. Wilson takes pride in being a physical player, but he doesn’t want to be whistled for a minor and then put his team in a compromising position. Capitals Coach Barry Trotz wants Wilson to play with edge, but Wilson then also has to keep his emotions in check and make smart decisions.