Capitals’ Tom Wilson is playing like a suspension won’t matter
By C.L. Kohuss
Early into the first period of Game 5, Washington Capitals’ roughboy Tom Wilson has decided to keep being Tom Wilson, with the idea in mind that there will be no Game 6.
In Game 1 of these Stanley Cup Finals, the Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson came under heavy scrutiny for a hit he laid on the Vegas Golden Knights’ Jonathan Marchessault. The ding was late and unnecessary. We like to believe Wilson at least made some choo-choo train noises as he barreled down on an unsuspecting player, but we doubt it.
That hit didn’t warrant a suspension, apparently. Some are of the opinion that it was because he didn’t clock Marchessault in the head, but really, it’s the finals, and so we have other theories as to why he skirted sitting for a game. But I digress.
Here below is that one, for further viewing:
Tom Wilson avoids suspension on his late hit of Jonathan Marchessault. #StanleyCup.
— Chase Williams (@chasepwilliams) May 29, 2018
Wilson is the most penalised player in the regular season since 2013, racking up 806 penalty minutes on 255 calls, 20 of those being majors with 11 misconducts and a match penalty. pic.twitter.com/VjmcjkT6Un
He didn’t understand why it gained so much media attention, which simply adds to the befuddlement that is Tom Wilson.
Welp, Game 5 was a mere couple minutes or so old when he figured it didn’t really matter if he turned into a human Mr. Plow or not. Mainly because we’re sure he’s confident Washington is winning the Cup tonight and a suspension won’t make any difference. This as evidenced by his hit on William Karlsson in which he left his feet:
Tom Wilson just destroyed Karlsson. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/eBB0HXbhMN
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) June 8, 2018
That one isn’t likely to bring about as many questions, though we’re sure he’d find zero fault with it. Because of course he wouldn’t. He’s Tom Wilson.
Wilson’s hit on Karlsson came not 30 seconds after he leveled. He’s up to 25 hits and counting in this series.
According to the first tweet by Chase Williams on the Marchessault hit, Wilson is also the most penalized player since 2013 with 806 minutes spent in the box or away from society to stew and think about his actions.
We’re sure all of those we’re clean, though. Just ask him. He’ll tell you.
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