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When Tom Wilson isn't throwing his opponents into the boards, dropping the gloves or putting up career-best numbers with the Washington Capitals, you can usually find him working with puppies.

The Washington Capitals played the remainder of Saturday's 8-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins without Tom Wilson, who left the game in pain after being cross-checked in front of the net by defenseman Ryan Graves.

Alex Ovechkin is kept off the scoresheet as the Capitals stumble out of the gate and never find their footing in a 5-2 loss to the Blues.

Questionable for Sunday

After a rough go of it and their second consecutive loss at home, coach Spencer Carbery had the Washington Capitals take the ice for a fast-paced, busy practice.

Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson made the most of his week and a half away from the rink, heading down to Mexico with his family and volunteering at Wolf Trap Animal Rescue, too. However, he admitted part of him did want to be a part of the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Philip Broberg scored twice to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 5-2, inching closer to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and handing the top team in the East a rare second loss in a row.

Dylan McIlrath wasn't oblivious to his role when he made the full-time jump up to the NHL this season, knowing that his games with the Washington Capitals would be few and far between as a seventh defenseman.

The Washington Capitals want to right the ship quickly following a "one-off" performance on Tuesday, and they'll get the chance as they continue their home stand against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.