WASHINGTON — Hours after getting the call that he was now an Olympic athlete, Tom Wilson took matters into his own hands to help the Washington Capitals past the New York Rangers. Wilson struck twice and had a fight as the Capitals topped the Rangers, 6-3.

Wilson, who earlier in the day was named a member of Canada’s Olympic roster, got into a fight with Sam Carrick in the second period for at least his second Gordie Howe hat trick — a goal, an assist and a fight — since March 3, 2025.

Hours before today’s Metro Division matinee with the New York Rangers, the Wilson and Thompson received phone calls from Team Canada representation, informing them they’ve been named to the Team Canada Olympic roster.

The Washington Capitals will get some representation in the 2026 Winter Olympics. On Wednesday, Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson were […]

Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the host Washington Capitals to a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday.

Wilson shined in Washington’s win over the New York Rangers, which came not long after Canada’s Olympic roster announcement.

The Washington Capitals landed two players on Team Canada's Olympic roster, righting the wrongs of past snubs.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will be without two key players against the New York Rangers, as Tom Wilson and Rasmus Sandin will miss Tuesday's contest. Wilson is dealing with an illness and did not take part in morning skate. He was intially listed as a game-time decision, along with the rest of the lineup.

Both of Wilson's tallies came in the first period, as he banged home pucks from the low slot. The rugger winger snapped a brief eight-game goal drought with the performance, and on the season Wilson has 19 goals, 37 points, 101 hits, 90 shots on net, 54 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 38 contests as he steams toward a career-best campaign.

The Washington Capitals have had a strong start to the 2025-26 season. A major reason for it has been the elevated play of star forward Tom Wilson.

Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the host Washington Capitals to a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Wilson celebrated being named to the Canadian Olympic team earlier in the day by surpassing 20 goals and reaching 200 for his career.

The Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers after Tom Wilson's two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Capitals' 5-3 loss.