Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is a polarizing character in the NHL. He's the kind of player that opponents would love as a teammate, but opposing fans love to hate.

"Good linemates," Wilson said of his scoring streak. "They're finding me in good spots. When they're going in, they're going in. So I'll keep shooting the puck, and it's been a good start as a group."

WASHINGTON-- Tom Wilson scored for the third straight game to start the season, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 at Capital One Arena on Thursday. “Those are two really good teams coming into our building,

Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome and Taylor Raddysh scored to help the Washington Capitals end the Dallas Stars’ season-opening winning streak at four with a 3-2 victory.

WASHINGTON — Things didn't start off exactly how the Washington Capitals planned against the Dallas Stars, as the team faced a tall task of handing them their first loss of the regular season. Then, Tom Wilson and the second line struck, and from there, the Capitals stayed on mission.

Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome and Taylor Raddysh each scored in a three-goal second period for the host Washington Capitals, who topped the previously unbeaten Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday.