Canada's captain Sidney Crosby to miss Olympic ice hockey final
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Canadian ice hockey captain Sidney Crosby will not play in the Olympic gold medal game due to injury. Coaches and Crosby say the decision was made in the team's best interest, even though he wanted to play. Crosby also publicly expressed sympathy for teammate Connor McDavid, who has lost another Olympic final.
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- •Sidney Crosby is the captain of the Canadian men's Olympic ice hockey team.
- •Canadian coaches decided Crosby would not be in the lineup for the gold medal game.
- •Crosby has said he accepted the decision as being in the best interest of the team.
- •Canadian forward Connor McDavid was on the ice for another Olympic final loss.
- •Crosby publicly commented on McDavid's situation after the final, expressing sympathy.
- •Chinese and Russian outlets both reported that Crosby's absence was due to injury.
- •The decision on Crosby's status was announced before the start of the gold medal game.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Sidney Crosby's injury heals fully before the next NHL season His NHL club could return him to a top-line role without restrictions.
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