Canada captain Sidney Crosby out for Olympic gold medal game
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Key Points:
- Sidney Crosby, Canada's captain, missed the Olympic gold medal game due to a lower-body injury sustained in the quarterfinals against Czechia, also causing him to miss the semifinal against Finland.
- Despite efforts to recover, including consultations with multiple experts and skating sessions, Crosby ultimately decided not to play as he felt he couldn't contribute fully and a healthier player would better serve the team.
- The decision was made after extensive discussions involving Crosby, coaches, and medical staff, with imaging showing he avoided a worst-case injury scenario.
- Crosby, 38 and the oldest and most decorated player on Canada's roster, notably scored the gold-winning goal in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
