The 2026 Winter Olympics are known for triumph, heartbreak, and intense competition, but rarely for an athlete being sent home mid-tournament. That unusual moment occurred during the Games in Milan and Cortina after a heated on-ice clash drew international attention.

During a tense matchup between France and Canada in Olympic ice hockey, an altercation escalated beyond normal game intensity. Officials were forced to intervene after physical contact between players led to rising tensions.

According to reports, French player Pierre Crinon was dismissed from the Olympic tournament following an incident involving Canadian NHL forward Tom Wilson. The situation unfolded after a separate collision that included Nathan MacKinnon.