Capitals' Tom Wilson Shines in 6-3 Win Over Rangers After Being Named to Canadian Olympic Team
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In a thrilling match, Tom Wilson led the Washington Capitals to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Wilson, who was named to the Canadian Olympic team earlier in the day, celebrated by scoring two goals and assisting on one. His impressive performance helped the Capitals overcome a 1-3 deficit in the second period. The Capitals' comeback was sparked by Wilson's 20th goal of the season, which broke a tie and put them ahead 3-1. Justin Sourdif also scored twice, while Aliaksei Protas had a goal and an assist. Anthony Beauvillier added a crucial goal for the Capitals, who snapped a three-game losing streak. New York's Adam Fox returned from a 14-game absence due to an upper-body injury and had a goal and an assist. Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider also scored for the Rangers, who are struggling with a 1-3-1 record in their last five games. Artemi Panarin had two assists, and Jonathan Quick made 21 saves for the Rangers. The game saw several key moments, including a big hit by Wilson on Rangers' Noah Laba, which left Laba out of the game. The Capitals' win marked their third in 10 games, while the Rangers continue to search for consistency.