Overview
- Wilson and Crinon were assessed two minutes for roughing, five for fighting, and game misconducts, exiting Canada’s 10-2 win that also gave Wilson a Gordie Howe hat trick.
- Elliotte Friedman and other reporters said there will be no supplementary discipline, leaving Wilson available for Canada’s quarterfinal and Crinon eligible for France’s qualification round.
- Crinon’s forearm to MacKinnon’s head drew only a minor penalty and an apology; MacKinnon remained in the game before Wilson sought retribution on a later shift.
- Teammates and staff, including MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and coach Jon Cooper, praised Wilson for protecting a teammate and his physical impact.
- The episode underscored the clash between NHL norms and IIHF rules as Canada finished group play 3-0 with a plus-17 goal differential and awaits its quarterfinal on Feb. 18.