A dangerous hitter, Wilson, who has previously been suspended by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety (last time in 2024), was later ejected from the game after officials reviewed the incident.
He received five minutes for collision and game misconduct.
“You never want to see one of your guys get hurt, especially a young guy,” forward Sam Bennett said. “I hope he’s okay.”
After scoring a career-high four points (2G, 2A) in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, Vilmanis, who made his NHL debut and played in 19 games in 2025-26, has already reached a new career-high with seven points (3G, 4A) this season.
“I leave that to the Department of Player Safety,” Maurice said when asked about his reaction to Wilson’s hit. “That’s their job.”
Stay tuned in the coming days for more updates on Vilmanis.
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