Did Tom Wilson get a game misconduct?

Wilson was given a double-minor penalty for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct. The fine represents 0.12 per cent of Wilson’s $4.1 million salary for this season.

Who hit Tom Wilson?

Tom Wilson is usually the guy who delivers devastating hits. But Friday against the Hurricanes, he got dropped by a perfect Brendan Smith counter hit.

What did Wilson do to the Rangers player?

Safety Chief ‘Unfit’ After Decision on Tom Wilson. The Capitals forward was fined $5,000 a day after he punched the Rangers’ Pavel Buchnevich in the head and tossed a helmetless Artemi Panarin to the ice.

Why was Tom Wilson suspended by NHL?

The NHL handed Wilson a three-game suspension for an illegal head check for his hit that broke the jaw of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese in a playoff game. The league cited avoidable head contact, with Wilson’s left shoulder making the primary hit on Aston-Reese’s jaw.

What did Tom Wilson say?

Wilson, who was fined $5,000 for punching Buchnevich in the back of the head while he was face down on the ice, said the Rangers’ forward was “kicking” and “sticking” the Capitals’ goalie, and he had to respond. “At a young age in hockey, you are taught to stand up for your goalie.”

What happened with Tom Wilson?

Wilson was injured in Game 1 against the Panthers shortly after scoring the series’ first goal and has not played since with a lower-body injury. Washington has called him day-to-day since then.

What NHL team has the smallest fan base?

The team with the lowest number of online fans are the Florida Panthers who are also the most southerly team. They have a total of 196,000 fans which is only 6% of the fan base of the Chicago Blackhawks – the most popular NHL team.

Who is the most popular NHL team?

As much as Montreal Canadiens fans hate to hear it, the Toronto Maple Leafs are probably the most beloved team in the NHL. They’re one of the Original Six teams, which affects their fanbase; plus, they’re a Canadian team, which makes more money and yields better turnouts than most American clubs.

Who has the longest suspension in NHL history?

The longest suspension in NHL history, 30 games, was given to Chris Simon of the New York Islanders after he stepped on Jarkko Ruutu of the Pittsburgh Penguins.