While fans wait for an official update on Thompson, the NHL made an announcement regarding the Capitals-Canadiens playoff series on Saturday.

The Montreal Canadiens hope for a momentum shift as their Eastern Conference Playoffs series with the Washington Capitals shifts to Montreal for Game 3 on Thursday night.

The melee began late in the second period when Wilson hit Jake Evans, prompting retaliation from Ivan Demidov. Xhekaj and Wilson then tried to engage but were separated by officials. Moments later, Josh Anderson fought Wilson at the Capitals’ bench, leading to game misconducts and additional roughing penalties.