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Crosby’s Canada Falls to Finland in Shootout Thriller

5/20/2025

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In a thrilling showdown at the IIHF World Championship in Stockholm, Sidney Crosby and Team Canada faced a heartbreaking 2-1 shootout defeat against Finland. This loss marked Crosby's first in the tournament since 2010. Canada struck first, but Finland rallied to equalize and clinch victory in the shootout. Next up, Canada prepares to battle Sweden in the preliminary round.

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In a thrilling showdown at the IIHF World Championship in Stockholm, Sidney Crosby and Team Canada faced a heartbreaking 2-1 shootout defeat against Finland. This loss marked Crosby's first in the tournament since 2010. Canada struck first, but Finland rallied to equalize and clinch victory in the shootout. Next up, Canada prepares to battle Sweden in the preliminary round.