Overview
- Tom Wilson and Pierre Crinon traded punches after Wilson was driven into the boards, and officials ejected both players.
- Canada won 10–2 over France, with the fight breaking out late in a one-sided game.
- The IIHF confirmed no further penalties beyond the game expulsions, while France opened disciplinary proceedings and issued a formal summons to Crinon.
- The scene was described as the first fight of its kind seen at the Olympics since 1998, highlighting stricter Olympic rules compared with NHL norms.
- Crinon’s record includes 19 games of suspension over four years and a seven-game ban this season for injuring goalie Matt O’Connor, after which he admitted on social media that he crossed a line.