(UPDATE: Sidney Crosby will not play in Canada's semifinal game against Finland on Friday.)
Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby exited Wednesday’s quarterfinal matchup against Czechia after suffering an injury in the second period.
Crosby was driven into a collision and skated slowly to the bench before being evaluated by team medical staff. The 37-year-old later headed to the locker room and did not return. Officials confirmed before the start of the third period that he would miss the remainder of the game.
According to Dr. David Chao, Pro Football Doc, the injury is suspected to be a low-grade MCL sprain of his left knee. His Olympics are likely over, but his NHL season should not be. No surgery is expected, and a return in March for the Penguins is anticipated.
Crosby, who has led Canada to Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014, is widely regarded as the emotional and on-ice leader of the national team. An official update on his status was not immediately available following the game.
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