The passing of the torch from Sidney Crosby to Connor McDavid has begun

If Sidney Crosby is ruled out for Friday's semifinal due to injury, expect McDavid to wear the captain's 'C' for Canada.

How Sidney Crosby helped Canada rally at Olympics despite injury

Canada's Sidney Crosby suffered what looked like a right leg injury then watched his team rally to win in OT to earn spot in the Olympic semifinals.
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Crosby gifts Team France goalie stick after matchup at 2026 Olympics

MILAN -- In French, it’s called a “bâton.” In English, it’s a stick. Regardless of the language barrier, one of the best stories of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 involves a gift to a France goalie from Sidney Crosby.

Sidney Crosby’s heartfelt Olympic birthday surprise for Julian Junca leaves hockey world emotional and buzzing

Sidney Crosby led Canada to a dominant 10-2 win over France at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, recording one goal and two assists. Yet the defining moment came after the game, when Crosby shared a respectful and humorous exchange with French goalie Julian Junca and gifted him his stick on his birthday.

Sidney Crosby gave French Olympic goaltender a classy birthday gift

Sidney Crosby just keeps adding to his Olympic legend, even if it's in ways that might not get nearly as much attention as his Golden Goal.