Crosby sustained the injury during Canada’s quarterfinal matchup with Czechia on Wednesday (Feb. 18) in a collision with Ducks captain Radko Gudkas, who stepped up to deliver a hit.
While Crosby declined to get into the specifics about the nature of his injury, he said he didn’t have a problem with the play.
“He was trying to be physical and step up,” Crosby said. “Play hard as any defenseman would. It went the wrong way as far as my end of it. I don’t think he should feel the need to reach out or anything like that. It’s hockey and that stuff happens. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things.”
Crosby said he was aware of the severity that night, and took it day by day from there. Crosby said he’s never had…