Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby. Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Sidney Crosby says he'll play in 4 Nations Face-Off despite recent injury

By Austen Bundy | Last updated Feb 10, 2025 1:17 PM ET

Team Canada fans can let out a long sigh of relief. One of their team's biggest stars will participate in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off despite suffering an injury just a few days ago.

Canada captain Sidney Crosby told reporters Monday he's "good to go" despite dealing with an upper-body injury for the past several days.

"It was a busy week but happy to be here and just excited to get going," Crosby said.

The Pittsburgh Penguins star was seen practicing with his Canadian teammates in Montreal earlier Monday morning ahead of their tournament opener against Sweden on Wednesday.

"Good to go"

Sidney Crosby explains what the last week has been like trying to get here, and then confirms that he's good to go for the 4 Nations Face-Off. #4Nations pic.twitter.com/vkJMBff0NG
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 10, 2025

Sidney Crosby's on the ice for Canada's first #4Nations practice pic.twitter.com/Cwip4wLPI7
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 10, 2025

According to insider Elliotte Friedman, Crosby was seen after practice working on the team's top power-play unit, which features other stars like Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Sam Reinhart.

Crosby took a high hit on Feb. 4 against the New Jersey Devils and missed the Penguins' next two games, sparking speculation over his availability for the rare international tournament.

Fans can watch the 4 Nations Face-Off from Feb. 12-20 across the networks of TNT, ESPN, ABC and NHL Network.

Austen Bundy

Austen Bundy is a journalist and sports junkie from the Washington, D. C. area

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