Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was offered what the league calls an in-person hearing for high-sticking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor during Wednesday's game.
The hearing will be held Friday afternoon over Zoom.
Wilson could face a suspension greater than five games as a result of the hearing classification.
Tom Wilson has been offered an in-person hearing for his high-stick on Noah Gregor, meaning he could be suspended for longer than five games.pic.twitter.com/s16wPLfhEq
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 21, 2024
Wilson has an extensive history of suspensions. The 29-year-old has been suspended five times and fined on three occasions during his 11-year career. His most recent suspension came in 2021, when he was banned seven games for a hit to the head of Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo.
The Capitals have 14 games remaining this season and are one point back of the Detroit Red Wings for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Wilson has 17 goals and 15 assists in 66 games for the Capitals this season.
