"Tom Wilson is officially an Olympic athlete and helped Team Canada secure a big win in their first action at the 2026 Games in Italy. The 31-year-old forward didn't factor in on the scoresheet in the 5-0 shutout victory over Czechia, but his physical presence was felt throughout. Wilson, skating on Canada's top line with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini, finished Thursday's game with 16:06 of ice time, a plus-1 rating, and one shot on goal."
"Wilson was on the ice for Canada's Olympic-opening goal from 19-year-old Celebrini, which ultimately ended up being the game-winner. Canada's head coach Jon Cooper kept the Celebrini-McDavid-Wilson trio together throughout the contest, and the three formed quick chemistry. Celebrini finished the game with his goal, while McDavid added three assists. The Canadians did most of their damage in the back half of the game, getting their four other goals from Mark Stone, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nick Suzuki."
Tom Wilson skated on Canada's top line with Connor McDavid and 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini, finishing with 16:06 of ice time, a plus-1 rating, and one shot on goal. He was on the ice for Celebrini's Olympic-opening goal, which became the game-winner. Canada beat Czechia 5-0, with additional goals by Mark Stone, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nick Suzuki; McDavid added three assists. Wilson delivered several big hits, including a bone-crunching check on Radko Gudas in the second period. Wilson patrolled the center line during warmups and helped set a physical tone. Jordan Binnington recorded a 26-save shutout, backed up by Logan Thompson.
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