No Suspension For Wilson For Hit On Vilmanis

While he received a five-minute major for boarding along with a game misconduct on Saturday, Capitals winger Tom Wilson will not be suspended for his hit on Florida’s Sandis Vilmanis, relays Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman (Twitter link). The veteran has been suspended for six separate infractions in his career, including two for boarding. However, the boarding rule (Section 41 in the Rulebook) has a note about players who turn or put themselves into

a vulnerable position, noting that this factor can be considered. By not holding a formal hearing, it seems likely that the league is relying on that particular part of the rule, deeming the on-ice punishment to be appropriate.