Canada captain Sidney Crosby may test his lower-body injury Friday morning prior to his team’s semifinal matchup with Finland but he is unlikely to play if there are no improvements, according to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug.
Sounds like Crosby may go for a quick skate tomorrow morning to see where things are at but is unlikely to play against Finland. If he can’t Suzuki likely to slide into his spot as he did in the 1/4 finals.
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) February 19, 2026
Crosby, 38, was injured in the second period of Canada’s narrow 4-3 overtime win over Czechia in the quarter-finals after getting tangled up with Czechia defenceman Radko Gudas.
The 5-foot-11 centre was favouring his right leg as he gingerly walked towards the dressing room.
Head coach Jon Cooper didn’t rule out Crosby playing in the semifinal earlier on Thursday during Canada’s optional practice.
“We’ve got the best of the best looking at him,” he said. “We’re taking this day by day … we’re not going to put anyone in harm’s way. But if he can play, he’s definitely going to.
“We’ll know more in 24 hours.”
Crosby has two goals and six points through four games of this Olympic tournament.
He is playing in his third Olympic games and he and defenceman Drew Doughty are looking to become the first Canadian men’s hockey players to win three gold medals.