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McDavid skates with Celebrini and Wilson in Team Canada’s first practice
Coaches are finalizing lineups to balance speed, physicality, and creativity with McDavid skating alongside top rookie Macklin Celebrini and veteran Tom Wilson, ahead of Feb. 12 game.
- During the opening Milan skate, Connor McDavid skated with Macklin Celebrini and Tom Wilson, revealing a practice line ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.
- Sam Bennett and Seth Jarvis were named as injury replacements, and coaches adjusted the roster around the forwards group reflecting late changes before the tournament.
- Nick Suzuki, Nathan MacKinnon and Brad Marchand formed Canada's second line, while Mark Stone, Sidney Crosby and Mitch Marner comprised the third line and Brandon Hagel, Bo Horvat and Sam Reinhart rounded out the forwards.
- Devon Toews and Cale Makar formed the top pairing, while coaches paired Josh Morrissey with Colton Parayko, Drew Doughty with Thomas Harley, and Shea Theodore with Travis Sanheim.
- Coaches are shaping combinations to blend speed, physicality and creativity as Celebrini, sitting fourth in the NHL with 81 points in 55 games, adds scoring depth.
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