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What Happened To Sidney Crosby? Latest Update On Team Canada Captain

Team Canada suffered a big injury blow in their quarterfinal clash against Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics. During the second period of the game, captain Sidney Crosby exited after suffering an apparent lower-body injury.

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Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby (leg) leaves game vs. Czechs

Sidney Crosby suffered an apparent leg injury in the second period of Team Canada's quarterfinal game against Czechia at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Injury Update: Sidney Crosby Leaves Team Canada’s Olympic Quarterfinal

Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby exited Wednesday’s men’s hockey quarterfinal against Czechia in the second period due to an injury, with his status for the remainder of the game – and potentially the tournament – unclear.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Penguins Assign Filip Hallander On Conditioning Loan

The Penguins announced Wednesday that they’ve assigned forward Filip Hallander to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning loan. Since Hållander is on standard injured reserve and not long-term injured reserve, the loan can last for up to two weeks for him to get back into game shape.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Insider Reveals Whether the Canadiens Still Have Hope of Landing Sidney Crosby

For much of the last three years, one of the most common questions around the hockey world has been whether Sidney Crosby would ask for a trade out of Pittsburgh to chase another Stanley Cup with a contender, as the Penguins were on the downswing entering the early stages of a rebuild.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Lamoriello vs. Dubas: Who Really Made the Better Free-Agent Signing?

I always appreciate when readers leave comments at the end of a post. I learn a lot from them, and I almost never push back. Yesterday, though, I wrote about Brendan Shanahan and the “Shanaplan” as a considered outline for building a winning Toronto Maple Leafs team.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Penguins Need Their Prospects to Start Stepping Up

The Pittsburgh Penguins were supposed to be in a state of transition this season, but they have exceeded expectations and sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 17

NHL Rumors: Potential defensemen that the Pittsburgh Penguins could be interested in

Adam Gretz of Pensburgh: The Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised people this season, and they could be looking to be buyers at the deadline. They didn’t won’t be making a big move, and are more likely to be looking for depth on the blue line as opposed to up front.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 15

Sidney Crosby sets new Canadian Olympic record for NHL players

To add yet another feather in Crosby's proverbial cap, the Pittsburgh Penguins icon is now the owner of a major record set on the Olympic stage.

Auston Matthews breakout game a great sign for Team USA

Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 16

Sidney Crosby sets Canadian Olympic men’s hockey scoring record in NHL era

While it was never in doubt, Sidney Crosby has cemented himself as one of, if not the best hockey player to ever wear the red and white at the Olympics, as he has set the Canadian Olympic men’s ice hockey scoring record in the NHL era.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 15

Sidney Crosby makes Team Canada history vs. France

Canada’s pursuit of Olympic gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics Milano Games gained significant momentum following a decisive victory over Switzerland yesterday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14

Trade Deadline Primer: Pittsburgh Penguins

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league at teams on the playoff bubble; next up are the Penguins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

Penguins Well Represented as Olympic Spotlight Shines on Pittsburgh Stars

The Pittsburgh Penguins have long been synonymous with international excellence, and the early days of the Winter Olympics once again highlighted how deeply the organization is woven into the global hockey fabric.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby scores sweet re-direct goal for Team Canada vs. Switzerland

On a day that Canada received a brief challenge from Switzerland in their Olympic hockey game, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins scored a clever goal in the third period that helped his team earn a 5-1 victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Penguins Insider Floats Patrik Laine as Potential Kyle Dubas Trade Target

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins are in a position that nobody—including themselves—expected them to be in at the Olympic break. Second in the Metropolitan Division, with an 85.5% chance of making the playoffs according to MoneyPuck, giving them the seventh-best odds of any team in the NHL to make the postseason.