Tom Wilson Named NHL’s Third Star After Dominant Week Fuels Capitals’ Hot Streak
The Washington Capitals are rolling-and Tom Wilson is right at the heart of it.
The veteran forward and alternate captain has been named the NHL’s Third Star for the week ending Nov. 30, capping off a stretch where he was flat-out electric. Wilson posted eight points (four goals, four assists) across four games, helping lead the Caps to a perfect 4-0-0 week and continuing their steady rise up the standings.
Let’s break down what made Wilson’s week so impactful-and why his current form is turning heads around the league.
A Scoring Surge That Turned Into a Statement
Wilson’s eight points last week tied him for third among all NHL skaters, trailing only Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov (10 points) and Dallas’ Wyatt Johnston (9 points). That’s elite company, and Wilson earned every bit of it.
He recorded multiple points in three of his four games, including a standout three-point night (2 goals, 1 assist) against the Islanders on Nov. 30.
That game wasn’t just another strong outing-it was a milestone moment. With those two goals, Wilson moved past T.J.
Oshie (192 goals) and Dave Christian (193) to claim sole possession of eighth place on the Capitals’ all-time goals list with 194.
And he’s not just padding stats-he’s delivering in the clutch. Wilson now has 30 career game-winning goals, having scored the decisive tally in two of Washington’s last four games. That mark moves him ahead of Capitals mainstays like Oshie, Alex Semin, Kelly Miller, and Dale Hunter for ninth-most in franchise history.
A Complete Game: Scoring, Physicality, and Special Teams Impact
Wilson isn’t just lighting the lamp-he’s doing it in every situation. Through 26 games this season, he’s racked up 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists), leading the team in nearly every offensive category: goals, points, power-play goals (5), power-play points (7), even-strength points (22), and points per game (1.12). He’s also leading the team in hits with 69, a reminder that he’s still one of the most physically imposing forwards in the league.
That blend of scoring touch and physical edge is what makes Wilson such a unique weapon. He’s the kind of player who can beat you on the scoreboard and wear you down along the boards-all in the same shift.
And if you’re wondering how this stacks up historically, Wilson is currently on pace for 47 goals and 91 points. That would shatter his previous career highs of 33 goals, 32 assists, and 65 points-all set just last season.
A Leader in More Ways Than One
At 31, Wilson is one of the emotional and physical leaders of this Capitals team. He wears the “A” for a reason.
His production is driving results, but his presence in the locker room and on the bench continues to be just as valuable. When the Caps needed a spark this past week, Wilson delivered-again and again.
This recent run isn’t just a hot streak. It’s a sign that Wilson has taken another step forward, evolving from a power forward with scoring upside into a true top-line threat who can carry a team in stretches.
If he keeps this up, the accolades won’t stop at Third Star of the Week. Washington’s resurgence is real-and Tom Wilson is leading the charge.