Overview
- Tom Wilson and Pierre Crinon were ejected late in Canada’s 10–2 win over France after receiving two minutes for roughing, five for fighting and game misconducts under IIHF rules.
- The altercation followed Crinon’s high hit on Nathan MacKinnon earlier in the third period; MacKinnon remained in the game and teammates praised Wilson for responding.
- Elliotte Friedman reported there will be no supplemental discipline from the IIHF, clearing Wilson for Canada’s quarterfinal and initially leaving Crinon eligible for France’s qualifying game.
- France’s Ice Hockey Federation then removed Crinon from further Olympic participation, citing “provocative” behavior as he left the ice and a violation of the Olympic spirit.
- The fight was a rare Olympic occurrence with NHL players back in the Games, and Wilson logged a goal and an assist to complete a Gordie Howe hat trick before his ejection.