The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is underway, and the Washington Capitals faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes at home. The rivalry between these division foes is intense, and no one knows this better than Tom Wilson, who once again proved to be one of the biggest agitators in the game.
Game One of Round Two between the Capitals and Hurricanes was a hard-fought battle, with the Canes coming out on top after an overtime goal by Jaccob Slavin. The Metropolitan Division rivals went head-to-head in a physical contest, each team striving for a competitive edge. Few in the NHL master that approach better than Capitals power forward Tom Wilson—something he clearly demonstrated during the game.
Tom Wilson is considered a playoff specialist. His combination of size, physicality, an almost unmatched ability to get under opponents’ skin, and solid scoring ability makes him a valuable teammate when the pressure is on.
Tom Wilson stole mouthguard
In the third period, with the score tied 1–1, Wilson tangled with the Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho after the whistle. True to form, Wilson stole Aho’s mouthguard straight from his mouth. He didn’t get to keep it, though—the referee made him return it. The bizarre moment is now going viral among hockey fans.
Game Two will be played on Thursday in Washington. You can watch the clip below.
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