Tom Wilson is officially an Olympic goal scorer.
Wilson kicked off the scoring for Team Canada in their final group game against France on Sunday. The 31-year-old winger created the goal by showing off his forechecking excellence behind France’s net, sealing off a defender and kicking the puck back to defenseman Drew Doughty at the point.
After Doughty’s shot cannoned off goaltender Julian Junca’s pads, Wilson beat another French defender to the loose puck and buried the rebound.
Wilson’s goal came 8:41 into the first period, although Canada’s lead was short-lived as France responded with a goal of their own just 13 seconds later.
The Canadians eventually retook control of the game, getting goals from Devon Toews and Mark Stone to leave the first period with a 3-1 lead.
Wilson’s first Olympic goal comes as he’s playing for Canada’s senior team for the first time in his career. He notched his first career Olympic point against Switzerland on Friday, assisting on a Thomas Harley goal.
The Washington Capitals alternate captain is back on Canada’s top line with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini after Nathan MacKinnon replaced him on the trio for most of the game against the Swiss.
