The Washington Capitals and forward Tom Wilson have agreed to a six-year deal with an annual average value of $5.17 million, the team announced Friday night.
Wilson, 24, rose the ranks of the Capitals‘ depth chart from fourth-line enforcer to top-line contributor in a few short seasons. He set career highs in 2017-18 with 14 goals and 21 assists, while also leading the team with 187 penalty minutes, the second-highest mark in the NHL.
“Tom is an invaluable member of our team and we are pleased that he is committed to sign a long-term deal at this point in his career,” general manager Brian MacLellan said in a statement.