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McDavid headlines first 18 members of Canada's World Championship team

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Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid will don the red and white for the second time in 16 months.

The 19-year-old was one of the first 18 players to be named to Canada's World Championship team Monday. McDavid will look to add another championship to his resume after capturing gold at the World Juniors in 2015.

Here is how the team stacks up so far:

Forwards

Player NHL Team
Max Domi Coyotes
Matt Duchene Avalanche
Brendan Gallagher Canadiens
Taylor Hall Oilers
Boone Jenner Blue Jackets
Brad Marchand Bruins
Connor McDavid Oilers
Ryan O'Reilly Sabres
Sam Reinhart Sabres
Mark Scheifele Jets
Mark Stone Senators

Defense

Player NHL Team
Cody Ceci Senators
Ben Hutton Canucks
Ryan Murray Blue Jackets
Morgan Rielly Maple Leafs
Chris Tanev Canucks

Goalies

Player NHL Team
Calvin Pickard Avalanche
Cam Talbot Oilers

Canada will look to match the success of last year's contingent, one that captured gold in the Czech Republic.

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