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Canada’s Sidney Crosby won’t play in gold-medal game vs. USA
Sidney Crosby is sidelined by a lower-body injury and missed the semifinal; Team Canada aims to secure gold against the U.S. without their captain.
- Canada captain Sidney Crosby will not play in the Olympic final against the United States on Feb. 22 at Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
- During the Feb. 18 quarterfinal, Crosby was checked by Radek Gudas and did not return after intermission, missing the semifinal and final due to a lower-body injury.
- Following practice, coach Jon Cooper said he'd meet with Crosby and decide Saturday night; Crosby notched six points in four games before the injury.
- With Crosby out, Canada loses a captain chasing a historic third gold, and the lineup sheet posted less than an hour before puck drop omitted Crosby with Josh Morrissey and Darcy Kuemper scratched.
- Despite skating in an optional practice Saturday, Jon Cooper, Team Canada head coach, said 'He couldn't come out for the third' and would not risk the team without impact.
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Le Journal de Quebec"I can't be disappointed with the Canadian team. The guys gave what they could."
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Sidney Crosby Sidelined as Canada Faces Off Against Team USA in Epic Gold Medal Clash
In a significant blow to Canada’s hopes for Olympic gold, Sidney Crosby has been officially ruled out of the upcoming gold medal game against Team USA, The New York Times reports. The star forward, whose leadership and scoring prowess have been pivotal throughout the tournament, will miss the decisive match due to an undisclosed injury. [...]
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