At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Canadian forward Tom Wilson will share a room with goaltender Darcy Kuemper, rather than his Washington Capitals teammate Logan Thompson. This revelation, reported by Rob Williams of Daily Hive Vancouver, highlights an unexpected pairing within Team Canada’s athlete accommodations in Milan.
Details on Wilson and Kuemper’s Shared History
Wilson and Kuemper were teammates for two seasons with the Washington Capitals from 2022 to 2024, before Kuemper was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Pierre-Luc Dubois. While Kuemper faced challenges toward the end of his time in Washington, he has since revitalized his career with the Kings, finishing third in last season’s Vezina Trophy voting.
Currently, Kuemper has played 36 games this season for Los Angeles, recording a 14-11-9 record with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage. At 35 years old, he is expected to serve as Canada’s third-string goaltender behind Logan Thompson and Jordan Binnington.
Wilson’s Role on the Canadian Team and Current Form
Though Wilson was initially expected to fill a checking-line role on this gold-medal favorite squad, he took part in Team Canada’s first practice in Italy on the top line alongside Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini. The Capitals’ alternate captain and leading scorer has tallied 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) over 50 games this NHL season.
All Canadian players arrived in Italy by Sunday morning and will begin their Olympic competition against Czechia on February 12.
Official Confirmation of the Roommate Arrangements
Rob Williams confirmed these Olympic room assignments from the athlete’s village in Milan, tweeting:
“I’m working the athlete’s village Team Canada roommate beat here in Milan.
I’m aware of these pairs so far: Horvat-SanheimCelebrini-TheodoreWilson-Kuemper” ?Rob Williams, Reporter
Significance of These Roommate Choices for Team Dynamics
This surprising roommate pairing may reflect efforts to build team chemistry by connecting players with shared professional experience. Wilson and Kuemper know each other from their time in Washington, which could assist in fostering cohesion among Canada’s roster as they prepare for the intense competition ahead. Observers will be watching how these dynamics translate on the ice as Team Canada pursues Olympic gold in Milan.
I'm working the athlete's village Team Canada roommate beat here in Milan.
I'm aware of these pairs so far:
Horvat-Sanheim
Celebrini-Theodore
Wilson-Kuemper— Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) February 8, 2026
