Capitals' Tom Wilson suspended: Washington forward banned six games for high-sticking Maple Leafs' Noah Gregor

Wilson has been suspended five times throughout his controversial career

By Chris Bengel Mar 22, 2024 at 6:34 pm ET• 1 min read

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended six games by the NHL for high-sticking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor during Wednesday's game at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

The incident took place at the 12:15 mark of the third period in the Maple Leafs' 7-3 win. Wilson ended up receiving a double-minor penalty after he swung his stick into the face of Gregor.

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

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Wilson was offered an in-person hearing related to the hit. If a player is offered an in-person hearing, that means that the play could require a suspension of at least six games. 

This certainly isn't the first time that Wilson has been in a bit of hot water with the NHL. Since breaking into the league in 2013, Wilson has been suspended five times. The veteran forward was suspended three times during the 2017-18 season alone, including being banned three games during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.