Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby scores in return from injury suffered during Olympics

Sidney Crosby returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup in style on Wednesday, scoring his 28th goal of the season in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes. Crosby collected a loose puck in front of the net and beat goaltender Frederik Andersen with a backhand. Rickard Rakell and Erik Karlsson picked up assists on the … Read more

Canada captain Sidney Crosby leaves in quarters with lower-body injury

Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby left Wednesday’s Olympic men’s quarter-final matchup against Czechia with a lower-body injury and did not return. Sidney Crosby (lower body) will not return — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 18, 2026 Crosby took a pair of hits along the boards in the second period, with Czechia’s Radko Gudas knocking him to … Read more

McDavid gets big compliment from Crosby

Team Canada skated at the practice rink at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Tuesday. — Connor McDavid leads the Olympic tournament in scoring with nine points, but Team Canada’s top-line centre is contributing in so many ways beyond just goals and assists. “I mean, he’s doing everything,” said captain Sidney Crosby. “Whether it’s with … Read more