Sidney Crosby Misses Men’s Hockey Final
Sidney Crosby will not play in the Olympic men’s hockey final between Canada and the United States on Sunday. The Canadian captain trained on Saturday after missing the semifinal against Finland. However, he remains sidelined due to a lower body injury sustained during a match against the Czech Republic.
Canadian Roster Adjustments
In preparation for the final, Canadian head coach Jon Cooper has made significant changes. An hour before the game, he announced that Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, and Nathan MacKinnon will form a new line. Previously, MacKinnon played on a different line but will now join these two stars for a more dynamic offensive strategy.
Team Canada Lineup
- Celebrini – McDavid – MacKinnon
- Marner – Suzuki – Stone
- Marchand – Bennett – Wilson
- Hagel – Horvat – Jarvis
- Reinhart – Toews
- Makar – Harley
- Parayko – Sanheim
- Doughty – Theodore
- Binnington (Goalie)
US Team Update
On the American side, Tage Thompson will be in the lineup after missing part of the semifinal against Slovakia. He was the only uncertain player for the United States leading up to the final.
Match Timing
The final will commence at 14:10 local time in Milan (08:10 Montreal time). Both teams are expected to deliver an intense showdown for the gold medal.
