Wilson’s arrival on Thursday leaves captain Alex Ovechkin as the final central roster piece scheduled to return to Washington later in the day.
Tom Wilson Returns to Washington After Media Tour
Tom Wilson rejoined his teammates for informal September workouts on Thursday morning. The 32-year-old alternate captain flew straight back to the area after representing the franchise out west at the league’s annual preseason media event, where he filmed content for broadcasters and corporate partners.
Entering his 14th NHL season, Wilson is coming off a productive campaign where he matched his career high by netting 30 goals over 72 games. He finished second on the team with 62 total points, trailing only Ovechkin, who put up 64 points.
Managing Ice Time and Roster Depth Under Carbery
Head coach Spencer Carbery leaned heavily on Wilson last season, logging a career-high 19:27 of ice time per contest. Carbery stated an expectation for that average to decrease this upcoming season, aided by a newly constructed and significantly deeper group of forwards.
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With Wilson back on the ice and Ovechkin arriving later Thursday, the Capitals approach full-squad participation ahead of official training camp activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Tom Wilson return to Washington?
Wilson returned to MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Thursday morning after traveling back from Las Vegas.
What event did Tom Wilson attend in Las Vegas?
He served as the Capitals’ representative at the annual NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour.
Who was the final roster piece expected to arrive?
Captain Alex Ovechkin was scheduled to arrive back in Washington later on Thursday.
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