MILAN — Sidney Crosby won’t play in Canada’s semifinal recreation towards Finland on Friday.
According to sources, Crosby continues to be hopeful to return for the gold medal recreation ought to Canada advance, however it’s unclear if he’ll have the ability to.
Crosby underwent an MRI for the lower-body harm he sustained in Wednesday’s thrilling 4-3 overtime quarterfinal win towards Czechia, through which he exited through the second interval. Sources mentioned 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 crew would take the scenario daily.
Crosby, 38, didn’t take part as Canada held an elective skate Thursday. The crew had a closed morning skate Friday. Sources informed 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 mentioned Thursday. “But if [Crosby] can play, he’s definitely going to.”
Connor McDavid will function Canada’s captain towards Finland. Per worldwide guidelines, each crew will need to have a participant sporting a “C” within the lineup.
“He’s Sidney Crosby,” McDavid mentioned 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.”
