Capitals' Wilson suspended 3 games for illegal check on Penguins' Aston-Reese
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Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson has been suspended three games following an illegal check on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese.
The suspension comes after Wilson landed a head check on Aston-Reese in Game 3 of the second-round series between the Capitals and Penguins.
Wilson was not penalized on the play in question. Following the Capitals win, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan noted Aston-Reese suffered a concussion and a broken jaw as a result of the hit.
The suspension comes just one game after Wilson escaped further discipline following a check to the head of Penguins blue-liner Brian Dumoulin.
The Capitals currently hold a 2-1 series lead over the Penguins.