MILAN (AP) — Sidney Crosby left Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal game against Czechia in the second period because of injury, did not return and his status for the rest of the tournament is uncertain. Crosby's right leg appeared to buckle when he braced for contact on a big hit from Czechia defenseman Radko Gudas a few minutes into the second.

Team Canada — and much of the hockey world — was dealt a frightening moment on the Olympic stage as Sidney Crosby exited the game with an apparent injury, casting immediate uncertainty over Canada’s gold medal hopes.

Sidney Crosby will not return in Canada's quarterfinal matchup vs Czechia in the 2026 Olympic Games.

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Binnington has been the worst goalie in the NHL this season. But in Canada's nail-biter of an Olympic quarterfinal he made save after save.