Wilson checked that box in Game 4. The result was Washington's big No. 43 playing a massive role in a come-from-behind 5-2 win that put the Capitals ahead 3-1 in the best-of-7 series going into Game 5 at Capital One Arena on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, ESPN, SNP, SNO, SNE, TVAS, CBC).

Washington surged after a big hit by Wilson, with Andrew Mangiapane’s winner coming with 3:37 left, as the Caps beat the Canadiens, 5-2, for a 3-1 series lead.

Tom Wilson’s physical approach to hockey again took center stage as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in Game 4, moving within one win of advancing to the second round. Wilson’s controversial hit on Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier midway through the third period was the turning point.