Tom Wilson is staying with the Washington Capitals for the long term after getting a new contract that could keep the homegrown power forward with the team for his entire NHL career.

Washington surged after a big hit by Wilson, with Andrew Mangiapane’s winner coming with 3:37 left, as the Caps beat the Canadiens, 5-2, for a 3-1 series lead.

The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Tom Wilson to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.

Capitals Lost Tom Wilson But Welcomed Back 1,000-Game T.J. Oshie Capitals forward T.J. Oshie returned to the lineup on Sunday, March 24, after missing two games with an injury. Washington mired in ...

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson, second from right, celebrates his goal in the third period of Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes ...

Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson was parked in front of the goal midway through the third period, his stick on the ice as he glanced at John Carlson in the circle.

T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals (C) celebrates with Alex Ovechkin #8 (L) and Tom Wilson #43 (R). Getty Images In the 2022-23 season, Wilson posted 13 goals and nine assists while leading ...

Capitals right wing Tom Wilson delivers a blow to Islanders left wing Matt Martin during a first period fight Nov. 28. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) By Alex Prewitt ...

The Washington Capitals and forward Tom Wilson agreed to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension, the team announced Friday. Here’s what you need to know: ...

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson went more than two years without a suspension, then was hit for a seven-game ban this month. The hit was on Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo, who spent ...

Although Wilson and Backstrom were the day’s big storyline, they weren’t the heroes in the Capitals’ 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson, second from right, celebrates his goal in the third period of Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes ...