Celebrini joins McDavid on Canada’s Olympic line, signaling a bold role in Milano Cortina
Teen phenom Macklin Celebrini, 19, was placed on a line with Connor McDavid and Tom Wilson during Canada’s first Olympic practice in Milan, signaling a big role for Celebrini at Milano Cortina 2026. Coach Jon Cooper praised Celebrini’s maturity and potential, while Celebrini and McDavid stressed the need to build chemistry; lines may shift before Canada’s opener against Czechia. Celebrini, who sits fourth in the NHL with 81 points (28 goals, 53 assists) in 55 games for San Jose, has already benefited from playing with top players like Crosby, and Canada expects him to handle a bigger stage without deferring.
