Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was ejected Saturday after a hit that injured Florida Panthers forward Sandis Vilmanis, Sportsnet Staff reported.

Wilson received a five-minute major and a game misconduct. The hit occurred midway through the first period as Vilmanis was clearing the puck along the boards in his own zone.

Vilmanis did not return to the game. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said the forward would be examined by another doctor Sunday, but a clearer assessment might have to wait until he returns to Florida.

“He’ll get looked at by another doctor tomorrow, but probably have to wait to get him back to see our guys (in Florida) before we have a real good idea,” Maurice said.

Sportsnet raised the possibility of a Department of Player Safety review, but did not report a confirmed hearing or additional discipline. Wilson, 32, has been suspended six times during his 14 NHL seasons, most recently in 2024.

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