**Tom Wilson** is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL), born March 29, 1994, in Toronto, Ontario. Standing at 6'4" and weighing 225 pounds, he is renowned as a power forward known for his physical play, agility, and two-way game, having been drafted 16th overall by the Capitals in 2012.[3][4] Wilson debuted in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs at age 18, playing four games against the New York Rangers after his OHL season with the Plymouth Whalers. His rookie NHL regular season followed in 2013-14, where he set a career-high 14 fighting majors and quickly amassed over 1,000 penalty minutes and 60 fighting majors in his first seven seasons, establishing himself as one of the league's top agitators and heavy hitters.[1][3] A pivotal achievement came in 2018 when Wilson helped the Capitals win their first Stanley Cup, contributing 15 points in 21 playoff games, including an assist on the clincher against the Vegas Golden Knights.[1][3] He evolved his game post-suspensions, reducing physicality emphasis; in 2019-20, he posted career highs of 22 goals and 40 points in 63 games on the top line with Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Bäckström.[3] Other milestones include his 200th NHL point in 2021-22 and 500th game in 2020.[1] As of 2026, at age 31, Wilson remains a key Capitals contributor under contract through 2030-31, leading the league in penalty minutes at times (e.g., 96 in a recent season) while scoring consistently, with recent highlights like a Gordie Howe hat trick and goals against the Rangers and Panthers.[4][6] His career stats reflect sustained relevance: over 14 goals and 35 points in recent high-mark seasons, averaging nearly 16 minutes per game.[7]