Breaking: Tom Wilson’s suspension reduced!

Breaking News: A Neutral arbitrator has reduced Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson's 20 game suspension to just 14 games.

Tom Wilson’s suspension reduced to 14 games by arbitrator. No time machine to play, but does get salary back
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) November 13, 2018

Tom Wilson’s suspension reduced to 14 games by arbitrator. No time machine to play, but does get salary back

More to come on this.

The reduced suspension saves Tom Wilson $378,048.78 in lost salary. https://t.co/Qecx2nxVQy
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 13, 2018

The reduced suspension saves Tom Wilson $378,048.78 in lost salary.

Independent arbitrator has reduced #caps Tom Wilson's suspension from 20 games to 14. Wilson gets back $378,048 in lost salary. Eligible to play immediately, but effectively a 16-game suspension because the process took so long from Sept. 30 (!) hit.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) November 13, 2018

Independent arbitrator has reduced #caps Tom Wilson's suspension from 20 games to 14. Wilson gets back $378,048 in lost salary. Eligible to play immediately, but effectively a 16-game suspension because the process took so long from Sept. 30 (!) hit.

With Tom Wilson suspension reduced to 14 games, and him retaining almost 400K in salary, he could return to action as soon as tonight in St Paul if he is in game shape.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) November 13, 2018

With Tom Wilson suspension reduced to 14 games, and him retaining almost 400K in salary, he could return to action as soon as tonight in St Paul if he is in game shape.

UPDATE: The NHL and NHLPA have issued a joint statement regarding the ruling in Wilson's case. Click the link below for the full explanation:

NHL and NHLPA statement on Tom Wilson suspension.

Complete arbitrator decision: https://t.co/5JXYsGsYbx pic.twitter.com/8s5l6LtxXJ
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) November 13, 2018