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Wilson thrives as polarizing presence on Capitals’ top line

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) speaks during NHL hockey media day for the Stanley Cup Final at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

There aren’t many opposing players who would consider themselves friends with Capitals’ forward Tom Wilson once the puck drops.

Even his old roommate on the road from early in their careers, Golden Knights’ defenseman Nate Schmidt, hasn’t reached out as the teams prepare to faceoff against one another in the Stanley Cup Final.

Game 1 is set for 5 p.