Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael, left, Tom Wilson, center, and Pierre-Luc Dubois, right, celebrate after McMichael scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (Graham/The Canadian Press via AP)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights for a hat trick during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson reacts after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd, right, celebrates his goal with defenseman John Carlson (74) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)