"Sidney Crosby, injured during Canada's quarterfinal win over Czechia, is "by no means ruled out" of the Olympic tournament, coach Jon Cooper said Thursday. "We have the best of the best looking at him," Cooper said, adding that the team is "taking this day by day." According to sources, that includes Crosby undergoing an MRI to assess the damage on his lower-body injury, which appeared to be his right leg."
"After the game, Gudas said he hoped Crosby was OK and that "I was just trying to play hard, everybody is playing physical." When Czechia took a 2-1 lead in the first period, it marked the first time Canada had trailed all Olympics. Crosby addressed his teammates before the third period, which they later said was a motivating factor in the comeback win. Cooper said the team had a mantra not to let Wednesday be Crosby's last game of the Olympics."
"Crosby exited Wednesday's game against Czechia in the second period after a tough series. First, Crosby was bracing for a hit from Radko Gudas as the physical defenseman toppled over him. Seconds later, Crosby was pinned by Gudas and Martin Necas along the boards. Crosby returned to the bench, where he was hunched over in pain, and then limped to the locker room."
Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury during Canada's quarterfinal win over Czechia and is undergoing an MRI while medical staff monitor his condition day by day. Coach Jon Cooper said Crosby is "by no means ruled out" for the Olympic tournament and that top personnel are evaluating him. Crosby did not take part in an optional skate after exiting in the second period following contact with Radko Gudas and Martin Necas and limping to the locker room. Teammates credited Crosby's pre-third-period comments with helping spark the comeback. Crosby has six points through four games and is the roster's oldest and most decorated player.
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