Tom Wilson tallied his first career points during the Capitals 6-2 win over the Islanders on Tuesday night. Wilson scored his first career goal on an assist from Alexander Ovechkin in the 3rd period.

Alexander Ovechkin may be the lone dissenting voice, coming to his teammate's defense Sunday. Wilson was suspended for seven games Saturday after his hit landed Carlo in the hospital.

Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal scorer and a superstar, but Tom Wilson has become Washington’s best player. Carolina has neutralized him during these playoffs, too.

Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal scorer and a superstar, but Tom Wilson has become Washington’s best player. Carolina has neutralized him during these playoffs, too.

Tom Wilson is enjoying his front-row seat to history. The Washington Capitals right wing has watched for seven seasons as teammate and linemate Alexander Ovechkin has climbed the NHL’s all-time ...

The name Tom Wilson used to be synonymous with fisticuffs and suspension-worthy hits in the NHL. ... (10) so far this year, a spot usually reserved for captain Alexander Ovechkin ...

Ovechkin defended his teammate, despite the consensus opinion that Tom Wilson landed a dirty hit on Brandon Carlo. Ovechkin defended his teammate, ...

Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal scorer and a superstar, but Tom Wilson has become Washington’s best player. Carolina has neutralized him during these playoffs, too.

Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal scorer and a superstar, but Tom Wilson has become Washington’s best player. Carolina has neutralized him during these playoffs, too.

Ovechkin defended his teammate, despite the consensus opinion that Tom Wilson landed a dirty hit on Brandon Carlo. Alexander Ovechkin defends Tom Wilson after 7-game suspension: 'It's kind of a ...