Tom Wilson records Gordie Howe hat trick on same day he was named to Team Canada's Olympic team: 'You can't get much better than that'

"Tom Wilson had an incredible New Year's Eve that he'll likely never forget. The Washington Capitals winger started the day by being informed by Hockey Canada officials that he had made Team Canada's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Hours later, the 31-year-old forward was on the ice for the Caps, starring in a 6-3 victory over a franchise he has regularly tormented."

"Against the Rangers, Wilson registered his third career Gordie Howe hat trick, scoring a goal, recording an assist, and getting into a fight. He got his big game started with an enormous hit on Rangers rookie Noah Laba, springing the Capitals on an odd-man rush, which he ultimately finished past goaltender Jonathan Quick. Tom Wilson's goal The goal was Wilson's 20th of the season, his fifth time hitting the mark during his 13-season career."

Tom Wilson earned a spot on Team Canada's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics and then played for the Washington Capitals the same day. He produced a Gordie Howe hat trick—goal, assist, and fight—during a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers. Wilson initiated the scoring with a huge hit on rookie Noah Laba that led to an odd-man rush and a goal past Jonathan Quick. The first goal was his 20th of the season; later he scored his 200th career goal and assisted on an empty-netter.

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