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Blackhawks Edge Capitals in 6-Round Shootout as Tom Wilson Exits With Lower-Body Injury

Coach Spencer Carbery said the injury did not initially appear serious, with further evaluation expected Sunday.

Overview

  • Nick Foligno converted the deciding attempt in the sixth round after Andre Burakovsky extended the tiebreaker, sealing Chicago’s 3-2 win.
  • Washington dropped to 0-5 in shootouts this season, continuing its struggles in the skills competition.
  • Rookie Ryan Leonard tied the game with 8:42 remaining in regulation and took on a larger role after Wilson left.
  • Tom Wilson, the Capitals’ leading scorer and a recent Team Canada Olympic selection, departed in the first period following a Connor Murphy hit and was listed as questionable to return.
  • Aliaksei Protas was unavailable with a lower-body injury as the Blackhawks recorded back-to-back victories for the first time since mid-November.