Wilson scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Florida. He also picked up two minor penalties.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson tied the game at 2-2 at 16:05 of the second period when he drove to the net on the rush and redirected Conor Sheary's pass from the left wing over Alex Lyon's left shoulder. It was his 10th goal of the season. Wilson has 18 points and 72 PIM in 30 games, but he's also minus-17 in that limited action.

Wilson supplied a goal in a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson has been held off the scoresheet just once over his last four games, providing a goal and five points in that span. Overall in 2022-23, Wilson has nine markers and 16 points in 25 appearances. His latest goal came early in the third period to narrow Pittsburgh's lead to 3-1. It was the first step in a three-goal rally from Washington to tie the contest, though the Capitals still ended up losing.

Wilson logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson set up Alex Ovechkin's opening tally in the first period before adding another assist on Nick Jensen's goal in the second. Wilson has four helpers in his last two games, also recording a pair in Sunday's loss to the Wild. The 28-year-old Wilson is up to eight goals, 15 points and 71 hits through 23 games in an injury-plagued campaign.

Wilson collected two assists, one on the power play, in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in the third period as Washington tried in vain to rally from a 4-1 deficit. Wilson also added three shots, 10 PIM, two hits and a minus-1 rating to his ledger. The 28-year-old winger has been his usual rugged self when he's been on the ice this season -- he's played only 22 games but has eight goals, 13 points, 42 PIM and 69 hits, although his minus-17 rating would be by far a career worst.

Wilson scored a pair of goals on seven shots and added a fighting major in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson put the Capitals ahead 2-1 early in the third period, then fought Nathan Beaulieu later in the frame. The 28-year-old Wilson needed some repairs after the bout, but he was able to return to the contest and score the game-winning goal 1:09 into overtime on a pass from T.J. Oshie. This was an example of Wilson at his absolute best for both the Capitals and fantasy managers. The winger has five goals and an assist over his last six games, and he's up to seven tallies, nine points, 30 shots on net, 26 PIM and 50 hits through 14 appearances overall.

Wilson (lower body) scored a goal in a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes in the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He had missed the previous seven games with that injury. Wilson scored the goal late in the game with a twirling forehanded shot from the bottom of the left circle, so whatever ailed his lower body seems to be fine. Get him back in your lineup. Wilson's abrasive power game plus offense is a rarity in today's NHL, and he can help in multiple categories.

Wilson (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Carolina, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson is slated to play alongside Sonny Milano and Evgeny Kuznetsov following a seven-game absence. He has produced two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and 33 hits in eight appearances this season.

Wilson (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and will be a game-time decision Saturday against Carolina, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson, who has been out since Jan. 24, has two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and 33 hits in eight appearances this season. He was a full participant in Friday's practice. The Capitals loaned defenseman Dylan McIlrath to AHL Hershey on Saturday to clear a roster spot for Wilson.

Wilson (lower body) is "close" to returning, Capitals coach Peter Laviolette told Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson's status for Saturday's game against Carolina hasn't been determined yet. He has two goals and three points in eight contests this season. Wilson was last in the lineup Jan. 24. If he returns Saturday, then Nicolas Aube-Kubel might serve as a healthy scratch.

Wilson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Wilson, who has been out since Jan. 24, won't play again Tuesday versus Carolina. It's unclear at this time when he will be available to return. Wilson has two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and 33 hits in eight appearances this season.