Canada rocked by massive Sidney Crosby injury blow before USA hockey gold medal Winter Olympics' showdown
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Key Points:
- Sidney Crosby will not play for Canada in the men's gold medal hockey game against the US at the Winter Olympics due to a right knee injury sustained four days earlier.
- Crosby missed the semifinal against Finland and was officially ruled out just over an hour before the final, with Connor McDavid serving as captain in his absence.
- Coach Jon Cooper emphasized the decision was based on player capability rather than emotion, despite Crosby's inspirational status and efforts to get him ready for the game.
- The US team enters the final at full strength, with some concern over winger Tage Thompson, while Canadian fans outnumbered US supporters in the Milan arena.
- Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky highlighted the significance of the matchup, noting the growing pressure and development
