MILAN — Sidney Crosby is not going to play in Canada’s semifinal recreation towards Finland on Friday.
According to sources, Crosby remains to be hopeful to return for the gold medal recreation ought to Canada advance, nevertheless it’s unclear if he’ll be capable to.
Crosby underwent an MRI for the lower-body damage he sustained in Wednesday’s thrilling 4-3 overtime quarterfinal win towards Czechia, through which he exited through the second interval. Sources stated the imaging confirmed that it was not the worst-case state of affairs for Crosby, with coach Jon Cooper saying “We’ve got the best of the best looking at him” and that the staff would take the scenario day-to-day.
Crosby, 38, didn’t take part as Canada held an optionally available skate Thursday. The staff had a closed morning skate Friday. Sources instructed ESPN that Crosby was seen sporting a strolling boot on the resort Friday.
“We’re not going to put anyone in harm’s way,” Cooper stated Thursday. “But if [Crosby] can play, he’s definitely going to.”
Connor McDavid will function Canada’s captain towards Finland. Per worldwide guidelines, each staff will need to have a participant sporting a “C” within the lineup.
“He’s Sidney Crosby,” McDavid stated Thursday. “He’s going to have a big influence, no matter what. In the lineup, not in the lineup, he’s going to have a big influence. That’s what he does.”
