Team Canada ahead Sam Bennett revealed Thursday that he was coping with an sickness that led to him lacking Wednesday’s 4-3 time beyond regulation win over Czechia within the quarter-finals.
Bennett was again on the ice for Thursday’s non-obligatory skate and mentioned he’s feeling a lot better now and is able to play any position he’s known as upon to fill.
Canada might be in want of Bennett if captain Sidney Crosby is unable to play in Friday’s semifinal towards Finland. Crosby was not on the ice Thursday after exiting Wednesday’s win within the second interval with an obvious lower-body damage. Head coach Jon Cooper mentioned Crosby has not been dominated of the semifinals.
“We’re taking this day by day, and we’re not going to put anybody in harm’s way,” Cooper mentioned. “But if he can play, he’s definitely going to. We’ll know more again in 24 hours.”
Bennett missed apply on Tuesday for what the group known as upkeep earlier than sitting out the quarter-final.
A late damage substitute for Anthony Cirelli forward of the match, Bennett served largely because the thirteenth ahead within the first three video games, posting one help.
Defenceman Josh Morrissey was additionally on the ice for Thursday’s skate and will return Friday after lacking the previous three video games with an undisclosed damage. Travis Sanheim has stuffed his spot within the lineup after sitting out Canada’s opening recreation towards Czechia final week.
