Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will captain Canada's team at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. This marks a return to a familiar role for Crosby, who has previously led Canada at the Olympics and World Cup. The tournament, featuring NHL players, is considered the closest hockey has come to a 'best-on-best' event since the 2016 World Cup.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is back in a familiar spot, as Canada 's captain for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament next month in Montreal and Boston. Sidney Crosby , a three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist, is pictured during the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. He will lead the Canadian squad at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February in Montreal and Boston.
Crosby wore the 'C' for Canada at the 2014 Games when the country secured its second consecutive podium-topping finish and again at the 2016 World Cup. He also scored a memorable overtime winner against the United States in the 2010 Olympic final in Vancouver. Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar will serve as Canada's alternate captains at the 4 Nations.
Toronto Maple Leafs sniper Auston Matthews was named U.S. captain earlier Thursday. Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman was tabbed to lead Sweden, while Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov got the honours for Finland. The 4 Nations, which marks the return of NHL players to high-profile international competition, represents the closest hockey has seen to a best-on-best men's tournament since the 2016 World Cup.Oilers superstar McDavid eager to play alongside ageless Crosby at 4 Nations tourneyAn Olympic audition: 5 things to know about Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster
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