As you probably know, Sidney Crosby was injured.
Canada's captain, who was tackled by Radko Gudas in the second period, tried to stay in the game, but quickly made his way to the locker room.
A hard hit, you say? Especially in a game that was closer than expected…
Sidney Crosby has gone to the dressing room following a hit from Radko Gudas. Crosby was laboring on his right leg before leaving.#MilanoCortina2026 pic.twitter.com/KoOhZfgYK6
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 18, 2026
And now, unsurprisingly, Canada has announced that Sidney Crosby will not be returning to today's game. That's all we know for now.
Yes, Radko Gudas is enemy #1 in the country right now.
Crosby will not return to this game
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 18, 2026
In a tighter game than expected, Canada didn't exactly need this. Jon Cooper, between the second and third periods, surely convinced his guys that they can succeed without their captain.
One imagines that in Pittsburgh, Kyle Dubas and his organization are holding their breath.
Details to come…
In quick succession
– Really.
The Adam Engstrom and David Reinbacher pairing is
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– What do you think?
What do you think of Martin Thériault's top 15 CH prospects?
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— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) February 18, 2026
— Jonathan Quick: Will he be traded?
Mike Rupp: Re Rangers trade deadline: Jonathan Quick was one that I thought was potentially going to move earlier in the year, but…some of his numbers, it's kinda dropped off quite a bit – DFO Rundown (2/13)
— NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) February 18, 2026
— That's crazy.
The new kid is really in demand. https://t.co/bxOPNwKyxf
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) February 18, 2026
— Nice addition.
#Oilers announce Paul Coffey will return to their coaching staff.
— Brennan Klak (@nhlupdate) February 18, 2026
