Sidney Crosby Joins Team Canada at World Hockey Championships
The Penguins captain will make his fourth World Championship appearance and his 11th for Canada after a first-round playoff exit.
- On Tuesday, The Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will join Canada's national team for the tournament in Switzerland, marking his 11th time representing the country internationally.
- After the Philadelphia Flyers eliminated the Penguins in the first round of playoffs, Crosby completed his 21st NHL season with 74 points across 68 games.
- The three-time Stanley Cup champion helped Canada win gold at the 2010 and 2014 Games and achieved a podium-topping performance at the 2015 tournament.
- Hockey Canada appointed San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini as captain, with Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares and Nashville Predators' Ryan serving as alternates for Friday's opener against Sweden in Fribourg.
- The 38-year-old from Cole Harbour previously captained Canada to silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics, though he missed the medal round after suffering a knee injury in the quarterfinals.
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