Sidney Crosby out for Canada's Olympic semifinal vs. Finland
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Sidney Crosby will miss Team Canada's Olympic semifinal against Finland due to a lower-body injury sustained in the quarterfinal win over Czechia.
- Connor McDavid has been named captain for the semifinal, with Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar serving as alternate captains.
- Coach Jon Cooper indicated Crosby's participation in a potential final remains uncertain, emphasizing a day-by-day approach to his recovery.
- Crosby is expected to remain with the team in a leadership capacity even if he does not play, with teammates expressing admiration for his influence.
- Crosby's NHL team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, are currently in a tight playoff race, and Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is involved in Hockey Canada's Olympic management.
