Why Sidney Crosby isn't playing for Canada in gold medal game vs. USA with injury news

This is devastating news for Team Canada.

22 Feb, 12:10 — 22 Feb, 12:13

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Why this matters

Sidney Crosby is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time and a perennial captain for Team Canada, making his absence a significant blow to their gold medal aspirations. His leadership and scoring prowess are crucial for Canada, especially in a high-stakes final against a strong rival like the USA. This injury impacts not only the team's performance but also the morale and public expectation surrounding the game.

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Key entities

Sidney CrosbyInjured Canadian ice hockey captain CanadaNational ice hockey team USAOpponent in gold medal game

Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 22 Feb, 12:10|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 3m|Window: 3m

Yahoo22 Feb, 12:10First to report