NHLPA files appeal of wilson suspension

The NHL Players’ Association has filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Wilson after the Capitals forward was suspended 20 games for an illegal hit to the head of St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist in Washington’s preseason finale. The NHLPA announced the expected move Friday, which had to happen within 48 hours of the Department of Player Safety suspending Wilson. Commissioner Gary Bettman will hear the appeal, though the date has not been determined. It is the fourth suspension of Wilson’s career, all coming in the past 13 months, and will cost him more than $1.26 million in salary as a repeat offender if it’s upheld.