"Wilson kicked off the scoring for Team Canada in their final group game against France on Sunday. The 31-year-old winger created the goal by showing off his forechecking excellence behind France's net, sealing off a defender and kicking the puck back to defenseman Drew Doughty at the point. After Doughty's shot cannoned off goaltender Julian Junca's pads, Wilson beat another French defender to the loose puck and buried the rebound."
"Wilson's goal came 8:41 into the first period, although Canada's lead was short-lived as France responded with a goal of their own just 13 seconds later. The Canadians eventually retook control of the game, getting goals from Devon Toews and Mark Stone to leave the first period with a 3-1 lead. Wilson's first Olympic goal comes as he's playing for Canada's senior team for the first time in his career."
Tom Wilson scored his first Olympic goal for Team Canada against France, creating the play with a forecheck behind France's net and kicking the puck to Drew Doughty at the point. Doughty's shot caromed off goaltender Julian Junca's pads, and Wilson chased down the loose puck to bury the rebound 8:41 into the first period. France scored 13 seconds later, but Canada regained control with goals from Devon Toews and Mark Stone to lead 3-1 after the first. Wilson previously recorded an assist on Thomas Harley and returned to the top line with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini.
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