Tom Wilson receives game misconduct for hit on Sandis Vilmanis
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
During a game on November 7, 2026, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was issued a major penalty for boarding after hitting Florida Panthers forward Sandis Vilmanis, resulting in a game misconduct. The incident left Vilmanis shaken up, but there are no immediate updates on his condition. The penalty adds to the scrutiny of Wilson's physical play in recent games. This action may lead to further evaluation by the league regarding Wilson's playing status moving forward.
- •Tom Wilson got a major penalty for boarding.
- •Sandis Vilmanis was shaken up by the hit.
- •Wilson received a game misconduct penalty.
- •The incident occurred during the Capitals vs. Panthers game.
- •Further evaluation of Wilson's status may follow.
- 7:16 PMESPN NHL — Caps' Wilson gets game misconduct after hit to Panthers' Vilmanis
"Panthers forward Sandis Vilmanis was shaken up after a hit by Washington's Tom Wilson, who was given a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct.
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