{"id":451568,"date":"2026-02-08T21:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451568\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T21:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:18:13","slug":"celebrini-skates-with-mcdavid-wilson-at-first-canada-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451568\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrini Skates With McDavid, Wilson At First Canada Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini has skated in his first practice for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s practices are the first set of lines each country\u2019s men\u2019s team has been able to roll out. For Celebrini, he shifts to the wing to play with Edmonton Oilers<\/a> superstar Connor McDavid and Washington Capitals<\/a> forward Tom Wilson.<\/p>\n

First line rushes. <\/p>\n

Celebrini McDavid Wilson
Suzuki MacKinnon Marchand
Stone Crosby Marner
Hagel Horvat Reinhart
Bennett Jarvis<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) February 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

During the San Jose Sharks\u2019 final road trip before the Olympic break, Celebrini was asked about potentially playing with McDavid for Team Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cTonight, I hope he doesn\u2019t do anything, and in a week, I hope he does a lot,\u201d Celebrini said.<\/p>\n

While lines at the first practice may not stick, there was chatter throughout the hockey world that pairing Celebrini with McDavid could be a possibility. McDavid has shown great chemistry with a skillful, puck-hounding style of play like Zach Hyman. Although Hyman didn\u2019t make the roster, Celebrini could bring similar elements to the line as Hyman does.<\/p>\n

The addition of Wilson on that line may come as a shock to some, but Wilson could work well with the superstars. In 50 games this season, Wilson has 23 goals and 26 assists, while being +20. Everyone knows his reputation as a physical player that sometimes crosses the line, but his size and speed could do wonders for the San Jose Sharks franchise player.<\/p>\n

Not only could Wilson have Celebrini\u2019s back, but he will be able to create space on the ice for McDavid and Celebrini to make magic, while still being a solid offensive complement. During IIHF play, which the Olympics are, fighting is not allowed. So while Wilson won\u2019t be able to fight to send a message, he is arguably the best hitter in the entire tournament.<\/p>\n

Pierre LeBrun also reported<\/a> the d-pairs for Canada\u2019s first practice.<\/p>\n

Why not Celebrini and Crosby again?<\/p>\n

Sidney Crosby<\/a> requested to play with Celebrini at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. The duo showcased terrific chemistry, but they aren\u2019t on a line for Canada just yet.<\/p>\n

Lines will almost certainly change as the tournament goes on, so don\u2019t rule out a Crosby, Celebrini line just yet. The Sharks star is joining a Team Canada roster that is filled with players who won the 4 Nations Face-Off. The gold medal is the dream for the Canadians, and Jon Cooper<\/a> will do what he feels is best for success.<\/p>\n

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