Key Takeaways:
- Sidney Crosby sustained injury at 2026 Winter Olympics
- Pittsburgh Penguins captain will miss at least four weeks
- Injury kept him out of men hockey gold medal game
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday that captain Sidney Crosby will miss at least the next four weeks after sustaining an injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The lower-body injury kept Crosby out of the men hockey gold medal game for Team Canada. He was injured in the quarterfinals.
The Penguins have placed Crosby on injured reserve as they await his return. The veteran center is expected to be out a minimum of four weeks.
Off the Record: This is a tough break for both the Penguins and hockey fans. Crosby, one of the greatest players of his generation, was having a strong season. The Penguins are in the hunt for a playoff spot, and without their captain, it will be an uphill battle. At 38 years old, the recovery time is crucial – you do not want to rush back a veteran star like Crosby.