20-game suspension has been reduced to 14 games as the result of a decision made by an independent arbitrator on Tuesday. Wilson will be eligible to return to the ' lineup as early as Tuesday night, when the Caps face the Wild in Minnesota. More on NHL The NHL's Department of Player Safety after Wilson delivered a high, predatory hit on the ' in the Capitals' final preseason game Erik McCoy Jersey . The lengthy suspension was handed out due to Sundqvist's head being the main point of contact, plus the fact that the hit resulted in an injury and Wilson has a history as a repeat offender. Tom Wilson crushes Oskar Sundqvist. Wilson has been ejected. Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) In fact, it was Wilson Miles Jones Jersey 's fourth suspension in his last 105 games (including preseason and postseason contests), which the league called "an unprecedented frequency of suspensions in the history of the league's Department of Player Safety."Wilson's appeal to the league was denied before he requested an arbitrator, who ultimately cut the suspension by six games. It's worth noting that Wilson has already served 16 games of that suspension and, while he won't be able to get those extra two games back, Zay Brown Jersey he will receive his game checks despite not playing. In total, the reduced suspension will recoup Erik Swenson Jersey over $378,000 in salary for Wilson. The reduced suspension saves Tom Wilson $378,048.78 in lost salary. Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) The neutral arbitrator, Shyam Das, who reduced Wilson's suspension is no stranger to controversy. He was fired by Major League Baseball in 2012 suspension after the ' outfielder tested positive for elevated testosterone levels. Braun's case, at the time, marked the first time a baseball player had succe sfully challenged a drug-related penalty in a grievance. Shyam Das Colby Doreen Jersey is same neutral arbitrator who reduced Austin Watson's domestic violence suspension from 27 to 18 games. Das was also fired by MLB in 2012 after overturning Ryan Braun's suspension. Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) Update: Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan that Wilson will play Tuesday night in Minnesota.