Summary
Sidney Crosby will not play for Team Canada in the gold-medal men's hockey game against the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Crosby, who has a lower body injury, was a key player in Canada's previous Olympic wins but will miss this final match.
Key Facts
- Sidney Crosby is not playing in the gold-medal game against the USA.
- He has a lower body injury from a previous game against Finland.
- Crosby helped Canada win gold medals in 2010 and 2014 Olympics.
- Canada beat Finland 3-2 in the semifinals without Crosby, with a late goal by Nathan MacKinnon.
- The gold-medal game is at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.
- Canada last won gold in men's hockey in 2014; Team USA last won in 1980.
- Crosby has seven goals and nine assists in his Olympic career.
