The veteran Washington winger has been a presence for the Capitals against the Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs, and understands the urgency needed from both teams in Game 4.

Blocked shots don’t go on the gamesheet, but Washington Capitals star Tom Wilson would still like to see the scorers pay more attention when putting his body on the line for his team. After the Capitals’ Game 2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes,

Tom Wilson did a little bit of everything for the Washington Capitals — and he wasn't sure the box score properly reflected quite just how much he contributed Thursday night. He produced the primary assist on John Carlson's go-ahead goal on a power play early in the third period of Washington’s 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes to knot their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series at a game apiece.