Canada’s Hockey Hero Ejected in Shocking Winter Olympics Brawl: What Sparked the NHL-Style Showdown?
While fighting is a regular fixture and an accepted part of ice hockey, it is generally frowned upon in the Winter Olympics. But with Canada’s win already assured, Washington Capitals veteran Wilson decided to challenge France’s Pierre Crinon.
Canada had been riled up by Crinon smashing into Nathan MacKinnon in the third period, hitting him in the face with his forearm. The Frenchman was given a two-minute penalty and Canada scored in the following powerplay, but that wasn’t retribution enough for Wilson.
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