Capitals Skate Notes: Tom Wilson Upgraded To Contact & Could Return vs. Sharks, Jakob Chychrun Also Possible

The Capitals got some injury updates on Wednesday.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals got some positive news on the injury front on Wednesday, as Tom Wilson upgraded to contact and could be back in the lineup against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

Wilson was a full participant at the Capitals’ practice, which saw a handful players take the option for maintenance and load management. The alternate captain was also heavily involved in power-play reps as Washington looks to put an end to recent woes on the man advantage.

Jakob Chychrun also skated and was a full go. He’s missed the last two games with illness, but said he’s feeling much better and well-rested.

Justin Sourdif, who remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury after being struck in the face with a puck on Sunday in Nashville, did not skate. Pierre-Luc Dubois also didn’t skate with the group.

The Capitals host the Sharks on Thursday.