WASHINGTON-- As a Toronto native, Tom Wilson grew up dreaming that one day he might score an overtime game-winner for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He was more than happy to be able to do it for the Washington Capitals.
Wilson scored 5:15 into overtime to give the Capitals a 3-2 win against the Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Verizon Center on Thursday.
"Lots of emotion," Wilson said. "Obviously, pretty crazy. Once the puck goes in, it's a whirlwind. Got to watch it briefly on an interview. You know what? It's a good feeling. Hopefully we keep building those good feelings and keep it rolling here."
Capitals rally to win Game 1 in overtime
Tom Wilson scores at 5:15 after Maple Leafs took first-period lead
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