Tom Wilson Lands An Awkward Check on Cam Atkinson

The size differential between Atkinson & Wilson is...well it isn't small. That in itself would make a hit like this look bad:

But Atkinson turned last minute, putting himself in a tough spot. Wilson really could not do more than he did, which was lighten up on the hit.

Tom Wilson: Nice Guy

This could have been much worse, so that is the good news.

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