Sidney Crosby Misses Semifinal Match Against Finland
Sidney Crosby, the captain of the Canadian men’s Olympic team, has been ruled out for the semifinal match against Finland. This decision was announced by Hockey Canada due to a lower-body injury sustained during the quarterfinal matchup against Czechia.
Injury Details
Crosby suffered the injury after a hit by Czech defenceman Radko Gudas. He left the ice in the second period and did not return. Despite this setback, there is still hope; he has not been officially ruled out for the entire tournament.
Team Adjustments
With Crosby sidelined, Connor McDavid has stepped in as captain for the critical game against Finland. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar will serve as alternate captains.
- Connor McDavid – Captain
- Nathan MacKinnon – Alternate
- Cale Makar – Alternate
Sam Bennett will rejoin the lineup after missing the quarterfinal, and Nick Suzuki will take over the center position between Mitch Marner and Mark Stone.
Other Injuries
Defenceman Josh Morrissey remains unavailable due to an injury sustained in the tournament’s opening match against Czechia.
Match Details
The semifinal clash between Canada and Finland is scheduled for 10:40 a.m. ET / 7:40 a.m. PT. This match will be broadcast on CBC Gem and Sportsnet+.
In the other semifinal, the United States will face Slovakia later in the day at 3:10 p.m. ET / 12:10 p.m. PT. The losers of both semifinal games will compete for the bronze medal on Saturday, while the winners advance to the gold medal game on Sunday.
Looking Forward
Though Crosby’s absence is significant, Canada will rely on its talented roster to pursue a spot in the gold medal match. Fans are hopeful for his potential return later in the tournament.
