Caps Tom Wilson in hot water again for hit on Marchessault CBC Sports

Tom Wilson has escaped the long arm of the NHL law. This time at least.

The Washington Capitals forward found himself in hot water for the second time in these playoffs after levelling Vegas star Jonathan Marchessault with a questionable open-ice hit during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

The hit, which happened about six minutes into the third period and with the score tied 4-4, came well after Marchessault had given up the puck. He did not appear to see Wilson approaching.

ESPN reported Tuesday that the the NHL's Department of Player Safety did not deem the hit worthy of suspension, saying it was shoulder to shoulder and within the flow of the game.

Marchessault went to the Golden Knights' dressing room for concussion protocol testing but was cleared to return and came back to finish the game, which Vegas won 6-4.

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