Sidney Crosby remained a major point of concern following Canada’s overtime loss to the United States in the Olympic gold medal game. The veteran captain was held out of the final due to a lower-body injury, prioritizing long-term health and mobility over risking further damage.
According to Emily Kaplan, there is cautious optimism regarding the severity of the injury and that’s a key update for the Pittsburgh Penguins. “The good news for Penguins’ fans is he did get an MRI here, he did avoid the worst case scenario, but I did hear that the imaging might be a bit inconclusive of structural damage.”
The information after the 2026 Winter Olympics suggests Crosby avoided a serious setback, though further evaluation may be needed to determine the precise nature of the injury and recovery timeline.
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