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Crosby Out for Semifinal, McDavid Takes Captaincy

2/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sidney Crosby, captain of Team Canada, is ruled out of the semifinal against Finland due to a lower-body injury sustained in the quarterfinal against Czechia.
Connor McDavid will serve as captain in Crosby's absence.
Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon will be alternates.
Nick Suzuki will replace Crosby on the third line ahead of the semifinal at 10:40 AM ET.

History

Historical Context

Canada secured its eighth Olympic gold in men's ice hockey at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, defeating the United States 3-2 in overtime. This victory, marked by Sidney Crosby's game-winning goal, highlighted Canada's hockey dominance and drew an audience of 22 million Canadians, making it the most-watched broadcast in Canadian history. The event underscores the enduring legacy of Canadian hockey excellence.

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Story summary

Sidney Crosby, captain of Team Canada, is ruled out of the semifinal against Finland due to a lower-body injury sustained in the quarterfinal against Czechia.
Connor McDavid will serve as captain in Crosby's absence.
Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon will be alternates.
Nick Suzuki will replace Crosby on the third line ahead of the semifinal at 10:40 AM ET.

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