Overview
- The lower-body injury occurred Saturday against the Blackhawks on a reverse hit from Connor Murphy that left Wilson unable to continue.
- Washington’s leading scorer has 22 goals and 20 assists for 42 points through 41 games.
- Monday’s absence is his second missed game of the season after a one-game illness on Dec. 23.
- With Wilson out, Charlie Lindgren starts in goal, Dylan McIlrath draws in on defense, and Trevor van Riemsdyk sits as a healthy scratch.
- Aliaksei Protas is a game-time decision, and Wilson’s status is notable after his recent selection to Canada’s Olympic roster.