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Tom Wilson said he kept his Olympic fight with Pierre Crinon within bounds after a hit on Nathan MacKinnon to protect Canada’s tournament run, sticking up for teammates but not crossing the line, as Canada moved toward a quarterfinal vs Czechia; the IIHF/IOC found no further discipline, though Crinon was later suspended by France's federation.
Tom Wilson has been a standout for Team Canada in Milan, blending physicality with leadership as coach Jon Cooper lauds him as outstanding in the locker room. He backed Nathan MacKinnon after a high hit, got into a fight to defend a teammate, and has been deployed on the top line with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini. With a goal and two assists in three games, Wilson helps Canada, the tournament’s top seed, push toward a gold medal as they advance to the knockout stage.
Sidney Crosby scored a goal and added two assists as Canada routed France 10-2 in a Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic preliminary game, pushing Crosby to 15 career Olympic points — the most by a Canadian in a Winter Games featuring NHL players, surpassing Jarome Iginla.
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.
NHL.com projects Team Canada's Olympic lineup for Milano Cortina 2026, with Macklin Celebrini on the top forward line with Connor McDavid and Mitch Marner, Crosby–MacKinnon–Reinhart on the second, and interchangeable third/fourth lines. Defense features Toews–Makar and Morrissey–Theodore, backed by Sanheim–Doughty and Parayko, plus Harley as an extra. Goaltending is a three-way battle among Jordan Binnington, Logan Thompson, and Darcy Kuemper. Canada opens Group A against Czechia, Switzerland, and France under coach Jon Cooper.
Seth Jarvis was added to Team Canada's men's hockey roster for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, replacing the injured Brayden Point; the Hurricanes forward is a 25-goal scorer this season and a key contributor for Carolina.
In a candid piece, Connor McDavid reflects on the weight and purpose of captaining the Oilers, his relentless drive to win, the value of representing Canada from memories of childhood hockey to Olympic return, and how past setbacks fuel his focus while staying loyal to Edmonton.
The article provides the complete men's hockey team rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, detailing players for each participating country, their group match schedules, and venues.
The article discusses the potential second-tier Olympic hockey teams for the US and Canada, highlighting the deep talent pools and possible lineups that could be competitive for medals, along with insights into team selections, power play strategies, and key players to watch for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill believes Connor Bedard should have been named to Team Canada's Olympic roster, highlighting his two-way impact and recent injury, which has kept him out since December. Despite Bedard's strong performance and potential, he was not selected for the team due to tough competition and his injury status, though he remains a key player for the Blackhawks.
Macklin Celebrini, an 18-year-old NHL rookie, was named to Team Canada's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics after impressing at the World Championships and in NHL play, surpassing more established players and making a significant leap in his young career.
Jordan Binnington was named to Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster, joining Kuemper and Thompson as the team's goalies, with Binnington expressing excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Team Canada announced its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, featuring a mix of veteran NHL stars and young talent, including Macklin Celebrini, Bo Horvat, and Sidney Crosby, with the tournament beginning on February 12, 2026.
Brad Marchand, despite his impressive NHL career and recent performance, is on the bubble for Canada's Olympic hockey team roster, with the final decision to be announced soon, highlighting the intense competition among top Canadian players.
Brad Marchand, despite his impressive NHL career and recent achievements, is on the bubble for Canada's 25-man roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the final decision to be announced soon amid intense competition and personal efforts to secure his spot.