Caps' Wilson suspended 20 games for hit on Blues' Sundqvist
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Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended 20 games for his hit on St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist, the department of player safety announced on Wednesday.
This marks Wilson's fourth suspension over his last 105 games, including preseason and postseason contests.
Wilson, who signed a six-year, $31-million contract with the Capitals this offseason, will forfeit $1.26 million during his suspension.
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