Sidney Crosby Reveals His Official Status For Team Canada Ahead of the Four Nations Face Off

Over the past few days, questions were raised about Sidney Crosby's availability for Team Canada after he missed some action with the Pittsburgh Penguins leading into the Four Nations Face Off.

On Monday however, Team Canada's captain took his place on the ice at practice, and in the first media availability for the tournament, No. 87 confirmed that he is good to go when the tournament begins.

This is great news for Canada, who have one of the most star studded lineups hockey has ever seen, with Crosby taking his place alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Mark Stone on the teams second line at their first practice.

That leaves the trio of Sam Reinhart, Connor McDavid and Mitch Marner to lead the way for the top line, with few top-sixes better in hockey history than the one Team Canada will be icing against Finland, Sweden and the United States.

With 17 goals and 58 points in 55 games this season, Crosby is showing that even as 40 approaches, he remains one of the best players in the entire NHL, and with this tournament and the 2026 Olympic Games upcoming, he remains arguably the most important piece for Team Canada.

We will see how he can hold up with the injuries over the next few weeks however, but with such a great group around him it's easy to see why he pushed through to get on the ice, with the 37-year old once again set to represent Team Canada after an incredible international career leading up to this tournament.