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Sidney Crosby Injured, Misses Gold Medal Game
22 Feb
Summary
- Captain Sidney Crosby is out for the Olympic gold medal game.
- He sustained a lower-body injury in the quarterfinal game.
- Team Canada aims to win the gold medal for injured captain Crosby.
Team Canada will compete for the men's hockey gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan without their captain, Sidney Crosby. Crosby has been ruled out of the championship game against rivals USA due to a lower-body injury.
The injury occurred early in the second period of Canada's quarterfinal game against Czechia, after Crosby took three hits on a single shift, affecting his right knee or lower leg. He was unable to return to that game and also missed the semifinal victory.
Despite his physical absence, Crosby has remained a positive influence in the locker room, a role he is expected to reprise for the final. Head coach Jon Cooper confirmed that giving Crosby every chance to play was considered, but ultimately, his health dictated his inability to dress for the crucial match.
With Crosby out, Connor McDavid will continue to lead the team as captain. The squad is reportedly motivated to secure the gold medal for their sidelined captain, using his situation as a rallying cry.
