Capitals winger Tom Wilson was given a maintenance day Wednesday but is expected to return to the ice this week.

Wilson suffered an upper body injury in the second period of Monday’s preseason opening loss to the Hurricanes. He did not play in the third period of that game and also sat out Tuesday’s practice as a precaution.

Wilson could return as soon as Thursday’s intrasquad scrimmage, a team spokesman said.

The Capitals will get their first day off Friday and then travel to Bridgeport, Conn., on Saturday to face the Islanders in preseason game No. 3.

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