Tom
Wilson
R · WSH · Two-way · Elite
- PAL
- 95
- WAR
- 2.1
- Value
- 93
- PTS
- 62
2025-26№ 61 / 615
Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Tom Wilson
#43RPlays: Right wing · 1% of faceoffs
Washington Capitals
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 104 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : March 28, 1994 · Toronto, Canada
Drafted : 2012 · WSH · round 1, pick #16
Contract : $6,500,000 · 2024-25 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $5,000,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Washington Capitals | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 45 |
| 2025-26 | Washington Capitals | 72 | 30 | 32 | 62 | 117 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 33 | 32 | 65 | 100 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 74 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 133 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 33 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 78 | 24 | 28 | 52 | 98 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 47 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 96 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 68 | 21 | 23 | 44 | 93 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 63 | 22 | 18 | 40 | 128 |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 78 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 187 |
| 2016-17 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 133 |
| 2015-16 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 163 |
| 2014-15 | Washington Capitals | 67 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 172 |
| 2013-14 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 151 |
| NHL totals | 922 | 211 | 251 | 462 | 1694 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 10 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 21 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 31 |
| 2016-17 | Washington Capitals | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 34 |
| 2015-16 | Washington Capitals | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 2014-15 | Washington Capitals | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| 2012-13 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 97 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 164 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2017-18
Tom Wilson: our analysis
2025-26 season: 72 GP, 30 G, 32 A, 62 PTS, +15 +/-, 19:28 TOI. WAR 2.1 (61st of 615) · PAL 95, elite.
In 2025-26, Tom Wilson, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 95 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 2.1 ranks 61st among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: possession (98, among the best in the league), defense (95, among the best in the league) and shooting (90, among the best in the league). On the other hand, penalty kill (15, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (26, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+4.0); his biggest cost: penalty kill (-0.5).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 92; his WAR, though, went from 3.1 to 2.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 93 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Tom Wilson's story
A backyard rink in Toronto set the stage for Tom Wilson’s earliest hours on skates — he began playing at two and moved from defence to forward to be closer to the play. He developed in the Greater Toronto Hockey League with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens and the Bedford Bisons, and also suited up for his school team at Greenwood College School, producing strong offensive totals in his final minor season.
Plymouth of the Ontario Hockey League selected him in the second round of the 2010 OHL Priority Selection, and despite recurring wrist, knee and knuckle injuries Wilson made a noticeable jump during the 2012 playoffs with seven goals and six assists in 13 games. Ranked among the top North American prospects, he was taken 16th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and signed a three‑year entry-level contract on July 18, 2012.
Wilson’s pro debut came with Hershey in the AHL before a quick recall to Washington for the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs; he appeared in his first NHL playoff game on May 10, 2013. Cracking the Capitals’ roster in 2013–14, he played every regular-season game and established himself as a fourth-line enforcer while also chipping in offensively. A broken left fibula in the 2014 off‑season required surgery, and his early NHL years featured a pattern of heavy physical play that led to fines and later suspensions.
The high point of his career arrived with Washington’s 2018 Stanley Cup victory, a playoff run during which some of his hits drew substantial attention and disciplinary action. After a lengthy suspension related to preseason hits that year and subsequent appeals, Wilson worked on reshaping parts of his game, reducing certain dangerous plays and concentrating more on scoring; the 2018–19 season produced career highs in goals and points.
On the ice, Wilson is best described in straightforward terms: a power forward who mixes size and physicality with an ability to score when he redirects his game. His reputation blends net-front aggression, board battles and willingness to engage in the gritty areas, balanced more recently with an effort to convert that physical presence into measurable offence.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 17:24
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:17
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:17
- Pts/GP
- 0.33
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 42
- Blocks
- 13
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 27.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 0.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
52between 29 and 74 (80% range)
- Goals
- 24
- Assists
- 29
- Games
- 78
So far: 5 pts in 15 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.75 pts per game (last season: 0.86).
Three straight seasons of growth. Since 2018, of 97 players in that spot, 23 kept improving the next season; on average, their pace fell back to 90% of their best season.
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.47 in 23-24, 0.86 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 92 → 95
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 32: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 82 %
89
High-end
- SK
- Skating
- 81
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 85
- Confidence 85 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 86
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 77
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 85
- Confidence 85 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 92
- Confidence 62 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 65
- Confidence 85 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 75
- Confidence 82 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 87
- Confidence 82 %
- DF
- Defense
- 85
- Confidence 79 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 64
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 93
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating81
- Top speed (35 %)36.7 · 84
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)7.286 · 83
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 72
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.1 · 74
ST — Strength85
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.836 · 74
- Body mass (50 %)1.703 · 89
EN — Endurance86
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.5 · 87
- Total ice time (20 %)1,338 · 84
- Shift length (15 %)47.3 · 80
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.1 · 85
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)4.031 · 95
DU — Durability77
- Share of games played (100 %)0.833 · 77
CK — Checking85
- Hits /60 (70 %)8.167 · 85
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)7.337 · 85
- Season volume (10 %)5.193 · 88
FG — Fighting92
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)2.321 · 92
DI — Discipline65
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.004 · 67
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)1.189 · 56
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)1.164 · 89
PA — Passing75
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.724 · 77
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.571 · 80
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.048 · 70
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.13 · 71
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.29 · 62
SC — Scoring87
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.223 · 85
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)1.003 · 82
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.514 · 81
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)2.053 · 88
- xG per shot (10 %)0.087 · 89
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)14.1 · 75
DF — Defense85
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.154 · 91
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.23 · 88
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.567 · 78
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.126 · 50
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.206 · 60
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)55.3 · 88
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.219 · 87
PS — Penalty shot64
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience93
- Career regular-season games (65 %)96
- Career playoff games (25 %)86
- NHL seasons (10 %)90
OV — Overall89
- SC · Scoring (28 %)87
- PA · Passing (22 %)75
- DF · Defense (18 %)85
- SK · Skating (12 %)81
- EN · Endurance (8 %)86
- DI · Discipline (5 %)65
- ST · Strength (4 %)85
- CK · Checking (3 %)85
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 89 | 81 | 87 | 85 |
| 2024-25 | 87 | 83 | 86 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 81 | 78 | 76 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 73 | 82 | 69 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
2.1
wins above replacement
61 of 615
PAL Rating
95/ 100
Performance · Elite
21 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
93/ 100
Exceptional value
6.50 M$ · expected PAL 69
ProfileTwo-wayStrong at both ends
- Offense
- 90
- Defense
- 94
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- Offense
- 81
- Creation
- 87
- Shooting
- 90
- Possession
- 98
- Defense
- 95
- Discipline
- 26
- Power play
- 80
- Penalty kill
- 15
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 2.1 | 95 | 93 | 6.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 3.1 | 92 | 88 | 6.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WSH | -0.4 | 52 | 30 | 5.17 M$ |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 0.5 | 54 | 30 | 5.17 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
22/ 100
Below average
better than 22% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
95/ 100
Elite
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
2/ 100
Low
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 329 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 54
- Shot selection
- 95
- Penalties drawn
- 89
- Puck management
- 24
Defense
- Takeaways
- 56
- Discipline
- 3
- Safe zone exits
- 11
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 22 | 95 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 24 | 92 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 6 | 81 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 26 | 78 | 9 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.1
wins above replacement
1.1 to 3.7 — 90% interval
61 of 615 forwards
+11.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.8
- EV defense
- +4.0
- Power play
- +1.2
- Penalty kill
- -0.5
- Shooting
- +1.7
- Penalties
- -0.3
- Average → replacement
- +3.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 72 | 2.1 | 1.1 to 3.7 | 61/615 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 78 | 3.1 | 1.3 to 4.7 | 31/596 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 74 | -0.4 | -1.5 to 1.2 | 532/608 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 33 | 0.5 | -0.4 to 1.5 | 209/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 137.7 km/h71st percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.8 km/h67th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2669th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 39.9 %25th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 66.6 km64th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.66 km85th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.5 %41st percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.8 %36th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.4 %21st percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2970th percentile | 254th percentile | 6.9 %16th percentile |
| High danger | 857th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 1179th percentile | 177th percentile | 9.1 %41st percentile |
| Long range | 593rd percentile | 199th percentile | 20.0 %93rd percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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TBLTom Wilson: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Tom Wilson have in 2026-27?
Tom Wilson has 2 goals and 5 points (3 assists) in 15 games in 2026-27.
How old is Tom Wilson?
Tom Wilson is 32 years old: he was born on March 29, 1994.
How tall is Tom Wilson, and how much does he weigh?
Tom Wilson is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Tom Wilson from?
Canada: Tom Wilson was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Tom Wilson play for?
Tom Wilson plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL, at R, wearing number 43.
Is Tom Wilson injured?
No: Tom Wilson is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Tom Wilson?
Tom Wilson produced 2.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 61st of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 95 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Tom Wilson make?
Tom Wilson earns $6.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 93 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Tom Wilson's contract end?
Tom Wilson's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Tom Wilson overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 93 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Tom Wilson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 61st of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Tom Wilson getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 92 in 2024-25 to 95 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Tom Wilson played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Tom Wilson has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Tom Wilson's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Tom Wilson has 922 games, 211 goals, 251 assists and 462 points. His best season: 2024-25, with 65 points in 81 games.
Where was Tom Wilson drafted?
Tom Wilson was drafted 16th overall (round 1) by Washington Capitals in 2012.
How does Tom Wilson perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Tom Wilson has 97 games and 41 points in his career. His pace (0.42 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.50).
Which player is most similar to Tom Wilson?
Pavel Dorofeyev: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Pavel Dorofeyev's page →Is Tom Wilson a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 52 points in 2026-27, or 0.67 points per game.
Is Tom Wilson married?
Yes, married to Taylor Pischke (2022).
What is Tom Wilson's nationality?
Tom Wilson is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — gold medals at the World U‑17 Hockey Challenge (2011) and the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (2011); silver medal at the Winter Olympics (2026).
What awards has Tom Wilson won?
named to the NHL All‑Star Game (alternate, 2022) ; selected to the NHL All‑Star Game (2024) ; Capitals nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy (2018–19 season).
How many championships has Tom Wilson won?
5: Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals (2018); Presidents' Trophy with the Washington Capitals (2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons); Gold at the World U‑17 Hockey Challenge with Team Canada Ontario (2011); Gold at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament with Canada (2011); Silver at the Winter Olympics with Canada (2026).
Where did Tom Wilson play before turning pro?
Plymouth Whalers (OHL), drafted in 2010 and played through the 2012–13 season.
How many points is Tom Wilson projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 52 points in 78 games in 2026-27 (29 to 74 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Washington Capitals teammates
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