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.
Dumoulin laid out on the ice face-first before slowly getting up and leaving the game. He did not return.
Wilson said he was “at no point” trying to target Dumoulin’s head.