Sidney Crosby’s NHL career deserves a better ending than his Olympic career

On the surface, Crosby seems like he’ll play forever. He’s on his way to a 21st straight NHL season of recording a point per game or better. Over the past four seasons, the Penguins have played 300 games. Crosby has participated in 298 of them. He’s seemingly become more durable in his old age.
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Crosby not ruled out for Canada for Olympic semifinal against Finland

MILAN -- Sidney Crosby was still being evaluated for a lower-body injury Thursday, but the Team Canada captain has not been ruled out for the semifinals of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.

Olympics-Ice Hockey-US Claim Long-Awaited Gold by Beating Rivals Canada in Overtime Thriller

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Gold Medal Game - Canada vs United States - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 22, 2026. Jack Hughes of United States scores their second goal in overtime to win gold REUTERS/David W Cerny MILAN,