Team Canada skates to the finish without Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby's leg injury hasn't healed enough for him to play in Milan for Canada in Sunday's gold medal game against Team USA

22 Feb, 12:16 — 22 Feb, 12:57

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Why this matters

Sidney Crosby is a highly acclaimed ice hockey player, often considered one of the greatest of all time and a key leader for Team Canada. His absence from the Winter Olympics men's ice hockey gold medal game against rival Team USA is a significant blow, impacting Canada's chances and the dynamics of one of the most anticipated events in international sports. This situation highlights the physical toll of elite sports and the challenges teams face when star players are sidelined during critical moments.

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Sidney CrosbyCanadian hockey player Team CanadaMen's ice hockey team Team USAMen's ice hockey team Winter OlympicsInternational multi-sport event MilanHost city for the game

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First report: Yahoo · 22 Feb, 12:16|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 41m|Window: 41m

Yahoo22 Feb, 12:16First to report

Canada's Sidney Crosby Ruled Out For Gold Medal Game Against Team USA At The Olympics

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