Tom Wilson Defends Nathan MacKinnon During Canada's 10-2 Olympic Victory Over France

Canada's men's hockey team secured a 10-2 victory against France after Tom Wilson and Pierre Crinon were ejected for fighting during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.The altercation started in the third period when Pierre Crinon delivered a high forearm hit to the head of Canadian superstar Nathan MacKinnon.Tom Wilson immediately intervened to defend his teammate and recorded a "Gordie Howe hat trick" by scoring a goal and an assist before his game misconduct.Coach Jon Cooper and teammates including Connor McDavid and Drew Doughty supported the physical response while the International Ice Hockey Federation reviews the incident.