MILAN — Sidney Crosby won’t play in Canada’s semifinal recreation in opposition to Finland on Friday.
According to sources, Crosby remains to be hopeful to return for the gold medal recreation ought to Canada advance, but it surely’s unclear if he’ll be capable to.
Crosby underwent an MRI for the lower-body harm he sustained in Wednesday’s thrilling 4-3 overtime quarterfinal win in opposition to Czechia, wherein he exited throughout 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 group would take the scenario daily.
Crosby, 38, didn’t take part as Canada held an optionally available skate Thursday. The group had a closed morning skate Friday. Sources advised ESPN that Crosby was seen carrying 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 in opposition to Finland. Per worldwide guidelines, each group will need to have a participant carrying 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.”
