Canada’s Crosby Uncertain for USA Match; Morrissey Confirmed Out

Team Canada is anxiously awaiting a crucial decision regarding the status of its captain, Sidney Crosby, ahead of the gold-medal match against Team USA. Crosby participated in a team practice session on Saturday and is considered a game-time decision for the highly anticipated showdown.

Current Conditions for Sidney Crosby

Crosby, who suffered a lower-body injury during the quarterfinals against Czechia, had to leave the ice after a significant hit. The 38-year-old player has demonstrated remarkable performance in this tournament, scoring two goals and providing four assists in four games.

• Injury Details: Lower-body injury sustained against Czechia.
• Game Performance: 2 goals, 4 assists in 4 games.
• Olympic Experience: This is Crosby’s third Olympic Games.

Head coach Jon Cooper emphasized that Crosby’s participation will depend on his ability to play effectively. He stated, “It’s too important to have a player capable of helping in the game.” Despite missing the semifinal match against Finland, Crosby supported the team from the locker room, as noted by teammate Connor McDavid.

Josh Morrissey Ruled Out

In addition to Crosby’s uncertain status, defenseman Josh Morrissey has been confirmed out for the match. Morrissey has been dealing with an injury suffered during the opening preliminary game against Czechia. Although he was not initially ruled out for the tournament, he has missed all subsequent games.

• Morrissey’s Injury: Sustained in the preliminary game against Czechia.
• Previous Incident: Also missed the final against Team USA in the previous year’s 4 Nations Face-Off due to illness.
• Season Performance: 10 goals and 32 assists in 56 games with the Winnipeg Jets.

Travis Sanheim will take Morrissey’s place in the lineup. Sanheim has contributed positively, with a plus-6 rating and one assist over four games.

Game Details

The gold-medal match between Team Canada and Team USA is scheduled to take place at 8:10 a.m. ET / 5:10 a.m. PT. Fans can catch the action live via CBC Gem and Sportsnet+.