Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Despite dropping last night’s game in overtime to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Washington Capitals (thanks to forcing overtime) secured a point and not only got 69 points but punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. We can all thank Tom Wilson for not only tying the game but giving us free McNuggets.
Here are some stats via NHL PR about the Caps impressive feat. The Caps have reached the postseason for the 13th time in 14 seasons since 2007-08, one of two clubs to do so in 2020-21.