Wilson (knee) is progressing in his rehab and is still tracking for a return in December, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old underwent surgery in May after suffering the injury in Round 1 of the playoffs against Florida. Assuming he comes back in December, Wilson will miss a minimum of 24 regular-season contests while he recovers, so those relying on his fantasy services (and especially his physicality after last season's 240-hit showing) will need to alter their plans accordingly.

Wilson has undergone successful surgery on his left knee to reconstruct his torn ACL and is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 months.

EDGE Analysis

Even if Wilson is able to make a full recovery in six months, he'll still miss approximately eight weeks of regular-season action in 2022-23, so fantasy managers will need to take that into account when considering the 28-year-old bruiser on draft day. Wilson racked up 24 goals, 52 points and 240 hits through 78 regular-season contests in 2021-22.

Wilson suffered a "significant" knee injury in Game 1 against Florida and still doesn't know if he needs surgery during the offseason to repair the damage, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old only played 1:31 during the six-game series, missing the final five games -- with what has now been clarified as a knee injury. It sounds like Wilson has plenty of rehab work and potential surgery ahead of him this summer, but there's been nothing to suggest at this time that he won't be ready to return for training camp in September. Wilson's 24 goals, 28 assists, 52 points, plus-13 rating, 18:35 of average ice time and 10 power-play points this season were all new personal bests.

Wilson (lower body) will not play in Friday's Game 6, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson has resumed skating on his own but has yet to be cleared to return to the lineup. The All-Star was injured early in Game 1 -- after scoring a goal in just 1:31 of ice time -- and the Capitals will certainly miss his two-way game in a must-win matchup against the President's Trophy-winning Panthers.

Wilson (lower body) will not play in Game 5 against the Panthers on Wednesday but is considered day-to-day, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson did travel with the team but didn't participate in the game-day skate, so he may not be as close to returning as his day-to-day designation might indicate. Prior to getting hurt, the gritty winger managed just one point in his previous nine outings while averaging 15:45 of ice time. Once given the all-clear Wilson should be in the mix for a top-six role and figures to link up with one of the power-play units.

Wilson (lower body) will join the team when it departs for Game 5 against Florida on Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson's status remains in doubt as he continues to be classified as day-to-day despite making the trip. If he does suit up versus Florida, the 28-year-old winger could jump into a top-six role following his career year in which he set new personal bests in goals (24), assists (28) and power-play points (10).

Wilson (lower body) will not play in Monday's Game 4 against the Panthers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson continues to tend to a lower-body issue that has limited to just 1:31 of ice time in the series. The 28-year-old remains without a timetable for his return despite being labeled "day-to-day" and his availability for Wednesday's Game 5 has yet to be confirmed.

Wilson (lower body) will not play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Panthers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Postreports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson has played all of 1:31 in the series after exiting early in Game 1 following a hit on Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. The Capitals continue to describe Wilson as "day-to-day," but the nature of the 28-year-old's injury remains unclear.

Wilson (lower body) will not play in Game 2 on Thursday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson logged just 1:31 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-2 win and will be held out at least for Game 2. The 28-year-old winger is characterized as "day-to-day", but with a Saturday matinee on tap for Game 3, it's far from certain in Wilson will be able to avoid missing more time. Brett Leason is expected to take Wilson's spot in the lineup while Garnet Hathaway will fill the void on the third line alongside Anthony Mantha and Lars Eller.

Wilson (lower body) is a game-time decision for Game 2 on Thursday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson had an eventful 1:31 of ice time in Game One, posting a power-play goal, two shots, and logging a big-time hit on Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar that seems to have generated his current lower-body ailment. The Capitals may have prevailed without the burly Wilson for the balance of Game One, but the 26-year-old is an invaluable presence that would be sorely missed for any length of absence against the President's Trophy-winning Panthers. Further updates will be provided before puck drop on Thursday, but expect one of Connor McMichael or Axel Jonsson-Fjallby to draw into the lineup if Wilson is unable to go.