Wilson scored a goal on seven shots and levied seven hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson got on the scoresheet in his fourth game of the season, tallying a second-period goal. The 28-year-old has been plenty physical since returning from offseason ACL surgery -- he has 21 hits already this season. He's added nine shots on net, six PIM and a minus-1 rating while filling a middle-six role.

Wilson has delivered 10 hits in his first two games back from a long-term injury absence.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson made his 2022-23 season debut against the Blue Jackets on Sunday. While the Toronto-born winger has managed just one shot in his first two games back in the lineup, his physicality is probably what he is best known for and that has been on full display. Still, Wilson has shown an offensive upside when playing with Alex Ovechkin's wing and could find himself back in that role before long.

Wilson (knee) will be activated off injured reserve and make his season debut Sunday against Columbus, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson has yet to play this season after undergoing ACL surgery in late May, but he's been a full participant at practice for over two weeks at this point, so he probably won't have any limitations versus the Blue Jackets. Look for the 28-year-old winger, who racked up 24 goals, 52 points and 240 hits through 78 games last season, to slot into a top-six role and a spot on one of Washington's power-play units Sunday against the Blue Jackets.

According to coach Peter Laviolette, although Wilson (knee) isn't expected to play Thursday against Ottawa, he's "getting closer" to making his season debut, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson is clearly on the verge of making his season debut, but he may have to wait for the calendar to flip to 2023 to do so. Once given the green light, look for the 28-year-old bruiser to slot into a top-six role and a spot on one of Washington's power-play units.

Wilson (knee) is practicing in a normal jersey Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

This is a major step in Wilson's recovery, as it marks the first time he's taken contact in a practice this season. The 28-year-old winger will likely need to log a number of full practices before getting the green light to enter the lineup, but it appears as though Wilson will likely be cleared to make his season debut sooner rather than later. He racked up 24 goals, 52 points, 151 shots and 240 hits through 78 games last season.

Wilson (knee) is traveling with the Capitals as part of his recovery but remains without a clear recovery timeline. Coach Peter Laviolette told reporters Tuesday, "They're ramping up their practices. They're looking really good to me out on the ice. Not there yet. ...'When will they back?' I don't have the answer to that yet," per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson had just started practicing with the team last week, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see he won't be back from his long-term injury soon. Still, the rugged winger is clearly making strides in his recovery. Once cleared to play, Wilson could be in line for a spot on the top line with Alex Ovechkin, a role he has filled in the past, though Conor Sheary has been thriving in that spot to start the year.

Wilson (knee) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first time this season Wilson has been on the ice before practice with his teammates as he recovers from offseason surgery. Wilson could get into the lineup at some point in December, but no firm timetable has been established for his return.

Wilson (knee) has resumed skating, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson hasn't skated at practice yet, but he has been skating with the also injured Nicklas Backstrom (hip). Wilson had offseason ACL surgery in late May and the timetable for his recovery was estimated at 6-8 months. He had 24 goals and 52 points with 240 hits and 151 shots on goal in 2021-22. The 28-year-old is not close to returning at this time.

Wilson (knee) will start the season on the injured non-roster list, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson has been making progress in his recovery from offseason ACL surgery, but he is not expected to be available to play until at least December.

Wilson (knee) is making progress in his recovery from ACL surgery, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson is expected to do some light participation on the ice during the Capitals' training camp. The progress he's made doesn't change his expected timeline -- the winger is still likely to be out until at least December, even if he can avoid setbacks. Fantasy managers can target the 28-year-old late in drafts if they want to add some toughness and can stash him in an IR spot for the first two months of the season.