Overview
- Jack Hughes netted the 2-1 winner in overtime to clinch gold at Milano Cortina 2026.
- Crosby was hurt in the quarterfinal against Czechia and missed both the semifinal against Finland and the final.
- Team doctors evaluated him in Italy, and he decided a healthier player should take the roster spot.
- Nathan MacKinnon praised the choice, saying his captain made the call for the team and the country.
- Crosby accepted silver looking visibly upset; if this was his last Olympics, he departs with two golds, one silver, and career totals of seven goals and nine assists.