Connor McDavid, the star player of the Edmonton Oilers, has a new-found admiration for Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson. During the Olympic Games, the two players formed a line together, and McDavid was blown away by Wilson's talent and forechecking abilities. In Canada's first game of the Group Stage, McDavid, rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini, and Wilson formed a line that made an immediate impact. McDavid praised Wilson, calling him a 'forechecking god' and highlighting his hard work and ability to create space. The trio's first shift together was memorable, with McDavid delivering a big hit in the corner. Nearing the period's end, they also scored the first goal of the game, with Celebrini deftly deflecting a shot. McDavid's performance was impressive, earning him a game-high 3 points, all assists, in Canada's 5-0 victory over Czechia. Canada's head coach, Jon Cooper, paired McDavid with Wilson, believing that the power forward would give the playmaking centerman more time and space to operate. Cooper also joked that having Wilson on the team is a bonus in case a fight breaks out, even though fighting is not allowed in Olympic play.
