Team Canada delivers heartbreaking update concerning Marie-Philip Poulin
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Tonight, Team Canada is taking on Team USA in the group stage at the Winter Olympics, and fans have been holding their breath when it comes to Marie-Philip Poulin.
Marie-Philip Poulin is easily one of the best hockey players in the world, and she is integral to the success of Team Canada, especially at the Olympics.
On Monday, Poulin went down with a lower-body injury against Team Czechia. Thankfully, Team Canada was still able to come away with a 5-1 win.
However, there are some concerns about Poulin's status for the rest of the tournament. Without her, there are some doubts that Canada can win the Gold.
Meanwhile, today, the Canadians are playing against Team USA in what should be a spirited group stage matchup for the ages.
Marie-Philip Poulin's status against Team USA
Fans had been waiting for an update on Poulin and whether or not she would be good to go for today's game, which some see as a must-win tone setter.
Just moments ago, it was confirmed that Poulin is not going to be playing today. She is not good to go, and while there is no official prognosis, you will not be seeing her on the ice today.
Overall, this is sad news for Team Canada, as their gold medal defense is already off to what can only be described as a rocky start.
Sure, Canada has a record of 2-0 and they have outscored their opponents 9-1. But without Poulin on the ice, this Canadian team is going to be a bit demoralized.
This game is going to be an interesting one, as it is a likely preview of what the gold medal game is going to look like. Canada and the United States always find each other.
It is a big game, and we can't help but wish Poulin the best, going forward.
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