Tom Wilson Placed on Injured Reserve; Eligible to Return Sunday

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, with the move retroactive to Jan. 3. This means Wilson will miss Friday's game in Chicago but is eligible to return for Sunday's matchup in Nashville. He is still considered day-to-day, suggesting his stint on IR could be brief. The Capitals made this roster move to free up a spot for Aliaksei Protas, who was activated from IR and will play against the Blackhawks.