Capitals Activate Tom Wilson From IR for Return vs. Canucks

The move ends an eight-game absence following a January 3 lower-body injury.

Overview

Washington loaned Ivan Miroshnichenko to the AHL’s Hershey Bears as the corresponding roster move.
Wilson was a full participant in the morning skate in Vancouver and had taken power-play reps earlier in the day.
Before the activation, head coach Spencer Carbery declined to confirm Wilson’s status, calling it a game-time decision.
Wilson leads the Capitals with 42 points on 22 goals and 20 assists in 41 games this season.
The Capitals went 3-5 without him, entered the Canucks game on a three-game skid, and his availability also reduces the likelihood Hockey Canada will need an Olympic replacement.