Crosby ruled out of semi-finals vs. Finland, McDavid named temporary captain

Lucas Casaletto / citynews - Canada will attempt to secure a place in the men’s hockey gold‑medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday without one of its most iconic players. Sidney Crosby, injured during Canada’s dramatic 4-3 overtime win against Czechia in the quarterfinals…

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Crosby ruled out of semi-finals vs. Finland, McDavid named temporary captain

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