Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was suspended four games for boarding St. Louis Blues defenseman Sam Blais, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Tuesday.
The incident in question occurred in the second period of Sunday's contest when Wilson caught Blais with an apparent hit from behind. Wilson was immediately assessed a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct.
Since Wilson also earned a suspension for interference on Blues forward Robert Thomas two weeks ago, Wilson was considered a repeat offender under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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