"Two-time Olympic gold medallist Sidney Crosby has been named captain of Canada's men's hockey team at the Milan Cortina Games. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captained Canada to a gold medal the last time NHL players participated in the Olympics at the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. Four years earlier, he scored the "golden goal" in overtime as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in the Vancouver 2010 final."
"He also served as captain of Canada's championship team at last year's 4 Nations Face-Off. The 38-year-old from Cole Harbour, N.S., was one of the first six players selected for Canada's team in Milan and is having another standout NHL season with 27 goals and 32 assists in 56 games. Canada opens its tournament Thursday against Czechia. WATCH | Crosby on chasing 3rd gold medal:"
Sidney Crosby, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, has been named captain of Canada's men's hockey team for the Milan Cortina Games. Crosby captained Canada to gold at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and scored the overtime "golden goal" in the 2010 Vancouver final. He also captained Canada's championship team at last year's 4 Nations Face-Off. The 38-year-old from Cole Harbour, N.S., was among the first six players selected for Canada's Milan roster and has 27 goals and 32 assists in 56 NHL games this season. Canada opens its tournament Thursday against Czechia. He is pursuing a third Olympic gold medal.
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