The Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson underwent reconstructive surgery on the ACL in his left knee, ruling him out of action for 6-8 months. As a result, Wilson will most likely miss the first month of the upcoming NHL season.
“My summer sucks now. It’s going to be a grind for me. I’ve got to start my recovery,” Wilson stated during an exit interview. The 28-year-old injured his left knee while attempting to avoid a hit during the Capitals’ playoff opener against the Florida Panthers.
On Wednesday, the Capitals announced that Wilson’s ACL replacement surgery had been successfully completed the previous day. Still, Wilson’s absence due to his extended recovery time will be a major blow to the Capitals, who are already without veteran center Nicklas Backstrom due to his persisting hip injury and doubtful playing future.
Should Wilson’s recovery go according to schedule, he will most likely miss around 20 games in the upcoming season, making it that much more challenging for the Capitals to advance to the playoffs since winning the Stanley Cup back in 2018.
Prior to incurring his ACL injury, Wilson excelled in his performance during the regular season, setting career high figures of 24 goals, 28 assists, and 52 points.
