Tensions flared between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, and of course, Tom Wilson and Matt Rempe were a part of it.
Wilson scored the overtime winner and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Rangers. He also chipped in four hits, three shots on net, a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating. While the hockey world has been focused on Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record,
When Tom Wilson isn't throwing his opponents into the boards, dropping the gloves or putting up career-best numbers with the Washington Capitals, you can usually find him working with puppies.
Wilson scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist while chipping in three shots on net, four hits, five PIM, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-4 shootout win over the Senators.
Wilson (illness) is expected to be available Saturday versus the Lightning, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. Wilson missed Thursday's game versus the Blues, but his illness clearly is not a long-term concern.