Sidney Crosby’s Olympic injury has reignited the debate over NHL player participation. Here is why the injury isn’t a cautionary tale but rather a reminder of why the best in the world are willing to risk it all for gold.

Canada hockey star center Sidney Crosby has been ruled out of Friday's Olympic semifinal against Finland after exiting his team's Olympic quarterfinal win over Czechia with a lowe

The NHL is currently on its Olympic break, but that has not slowed down the trade market at all. With the March 6 deadline now less than three weeks away, some of the biggest names in the league are being discussed behind closed doors.

Pittsburgh Penguins' injured captain Sidney Crosby delivered a powerful message to his Canadian teammates during Wednesday's quarterfinal matchup versus Czechia - which comes as no surprise to his teammates in Pittsburgh.

By Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Canada's captain Sidney Crosby did not dress for their 3–2 come-from-behind semi-final win over Finland at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday, but his absence was still felt around the team.

With Canada having the opportunity to win the Gold Medal 2 players on Team Canada have the chance to make history. Drew Doughty and Sidney Crosby have the chance to be the first NHL players to win 3 gold medals, having won gold in 2010 and 2014. With a potential win, they could hold the most gold medals for NHL players in history.

MILAN -- Sidney Crosby was named captain for Team Canada at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Sunday. But to his teammates, he’s much more than that.

MILAN, Feb 20 - Canada's captain Sidney Crosby did not dress for their 3–2 come-from-behind semi-final win over Finland at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday, but his absence was still felt around the team.