Washington Times · Apr 30, 2018
Tom Wilson may face discipline for hit on Brian Dumoulin
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Tom Wilson could be hearing from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety about a possible suspension over a hit in the second period of the Capitals’ 4-1 win Sunday over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
As he turned the corner, Wilson collided with Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin — and Wilson’s shoulder made direct contact with Dumoulin’s face. Instantaneously, Alex Ovechkin sandwiched the Penguins defenseman.