Team Canada hints at Sidney Crosby’s Gold Medal game status with cryptic social media post
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Sidney Crosby is a game-time decision for Sunday morning, but head coach Jon Cooper might already have his ultimate answer for the gold medal clash.
Hockey Canada posted a promotional photo of their 38-year-old captain on social media today. The entire timeline went wild.
Fans are reading the tea leaves. You do not plaster a guy on the front of your biggest marketing push if he is wearing a suit in the press box.
The stakes are astronomical for this roster. Canada is facing the United States in a winner-take-all Olympic finale, and the tension is palpable.
The captain missed the semifinal after taking a heavy hit against Czechia on Wednesday. His lower-body injury forced him to watch the boys grind out a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Finland.
With two goals and four assists in four tournament games so far, the Pittsburgh Penguins legend was driving the bus before he went down. His offensive output is simply impossible to replace.
Nick Suzuki filled the void on the second line between Mitch Marner and Mark Stone. The Montreal captain looked solid, but nobody brings the same gravity to the ice.
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Word out of Milan is that number 87 looked sharp during Saturday's practice session. He was moving well and pushing the pace alongside his teammates.
The coaching staff insists they will not dress him just to sit on the bench as an inspiration. If he plays, he takes regular shifts and impacts the game.
With 40 million people back home holding their breath, this is the exact scenario he was built to conquer. He lives for these high-pressure international matchups.
You can look at the possession numbers and expected goals all you want. Nothing measures the sheer panic a healthy 87 creates in an opposing defensive zone.
The United States steamrolled Slovakia 6-2 to reach this highly anticipated final. They are flying right now, and Canada needs every single weapon available to match their speed.
Expect a physical, suffocating hockey game right from the opening puck drop. Crisp passing and a flawless transition game will dictate who ultimately controls the tempo.
Hockey Canada knows exactly what they are doing with that cryptic social media post. They are putting the Americans on notice before the weekend even wraps up.
The stage is officially set for a historic classic. Do not be surprised when you see the captain confidently lead his team out of the tunnel tomorrow morning.
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FEVRIER 21|237 ANSWERS Team Canada hints at Sidney Crosby’s Gold Medal game status with cryptic social media post Will Sidney Crosby score a goal in the gold medal game against the United States ? | ||
| Yes | 35 | 14.8 % |
| No | 202 | 85.2 % |
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