Caps forward Tom Wilson, who may or may not know the difference between an animal and a mammal, was selected to the NHL All-Star game. It’s his second selection, the first time being in 2022.
Wilson has 19 points (11 goals, 8 assists) in 36 games this season, is the Caps’ hit (107) and penalties drawn (19) leader. His goals tend to lead to victories, as they’re 7-1-1 when he scores. He also tends to lead the team in penalty minutes and fights sometimes.
Since making his NHL regular-season debut on Oct. 1, 2013, Wilson ranks sixth in the NHL in hits (2,146) and leads Capitals forwards in blocked shots (430).