"I think we're getting better as the games go on. We just keep talking a lot. That is the great thing about Sid. He communicates a lot to Stoney and me about where he wants and likes us to be in certain spots. We are getting better as the games go on. Stoney and I have pretty good chemistry already, so we have moved pretty well together. It is pretty easy to play with Sid, if I'm honest."
"With [Wilson] there, they were playing great and scored a goal. I am not really sure why, but I am ready to play wherever. I have played right wing a lot in my career. I understand the position. Obviously, playing with the best player in the world and maybe the second-best player in the world in Macklin was a lot of fun. There is only one puck. Those two guys are willing to pass and get to the dirty areas. On my goal, it was all Macklin with his forecheck. There was the little slip to Connor, and he attacked the net. That is not a set play. That is instincts taking over. Those guys made it easy for me to have an open net."
"Goal differential after 2 GPCanada 🇨🇦 +9USA 🇺🇲 +7 TomorrowCanada vs France 🇫🇷 USA vs Germany 🇩🇪 Hard to see Americans getting top seed at this point. Which sets up quarterfinals vs Sweden for them. - James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 14, 2026"
Canada enters a matchup with France needing a strong win to raise its goal differential and practically guarantee the top seed entering quarterfinals. Canada sits at +9 after two games while the USA is at +7, and the USA faces Germany, making a top-seed jump unlikely. Mitch Marner credits improved communication and chemistry on his line with Mark Stone and Sidney Crosby for better play and primary assists. Nathan MacKinnon described adapting to playing alongside Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini, praising their willingness to pass, forechecking and creating open-net opportunities.
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