Pittsburgh Penguins Make Major Sidney Crosby Announcement
Though the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs for the third straight season, that doesn’t mean captain Sidney Crosby’s season is over just yet.
The Penguins went 34-36-12, finishing in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division and winning their fewest games since 2005. And while most of Pittsburgh’s roster aside from Rickard Rakell (35 goals, 70 points) and Bryan Rust (31 goals, 65 points) struggled to put up consistent production, Crosby put up another All-Star-worthy season.
The two-time Hart Trophy winner totaled 33 goals and 91 points, marking his third straight 90-point season and the ninth 90-point season of his career. He was also one of just 11 players this season to hit the 90-point plateau.
And fortunately for Penguins fans, they’ll get to continue watching Crosby play for a little while longer.
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Penguins announced on social media that Crosby will represent Team Canada during the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Hockey Championship later this month. It’ll be his third time competing for Canada in the tournament.
“The captain is headed to #MensWorlds! This will mark Crosby’s third time representing Team Canada at the World Championship and first since he captained the team to the gold medal in 2015,” the Penguins announced on X.
The 2025 Worlds will end Crosby’s 10-year hiatus from the event.
During the 2015 World Championship, Canada ran through Belarus 9-0 in the quarterfinal round, the Czech Republic 2-0 in the semifinal round, and Russia 6-1 in the gold medal game.
It was Canada’s 25th championship. Crosby totaled four goals and 11 points in nine games during that tournament.
Crosby has won gold at every international tournament he’s played in for Team Canada including the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year, the World Cup of Hockey (2016), the IIHF World Championship (2015) and the IIHF World Junior Championship (2005).
Canada’s World Championship schedule:
- May 10 Slovenia 6:20 a.m. ET
- May 11 Latvia 10:20 a.m. ET
- May 13 France 2:20 p.m. ET
- May 15 Austria 2:20 p.m. ET
- May 17 Slovakia 2:20 p.m. ET
- May 19 Finland 2:20 p.m. ET
- May 20 Sweden 2:20 p.m. ET
Related articles
Mike Gesicki credits Joe Burrow for his new contract with Bengals
Avаlаncһe tаke control eаrly en route to rout of Senаtorѕ
NEXT MAN UP: Commanders Eye UCLA’s Carson Schwesinger as Bobby Wagner’s Heir in Bold Draft Prediction
Drew Brees Honors Saints Legend With Heartfelt MessageThe Latest
Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. & Chicago Med All Get Renewed at NBC, but With a Big Catch
Some big news has been revealed for fans of the One Chicago universe. While it's excellent news, it comes with a caveat. Per Deadline, it's been announced that NBC has doled out season renewals for all three One Chicago shows for the 2025-26 ...
Young and the Restless Spoilers May 6: Mariah’s Behavior Troubles Tessa
Tessa realizes Mariah is hiding something on Y&R. The Young and the Restless spoilers for Tuesday, May 6, see Mariah worry Tessa as Diane confesses something to Jack. Plus, Victoria confides in Nick. It’s going to be a day filled with drama, ...
Farrah Abraham Lashes Out After 'Teen Mom' Photoshoot Snub
Farrah Abraham is not happy to be snubbed. Who could have predicted that? It has been sixteen years since the Teen Mom franchise launched with 16 & Pregnant. An anniversary photoshoot didn’t include Farrah. She’s reacting exactly how you’d imagine. You will never believe this, but Farrah ...
Porsha Williams’ Shocking RHOA Comeback Has Fans Asking
Everyone loves a villain, especially a Bravo one. Porsha Williams has had quite a rollercoaster when it comes to her storylines. She’s been up and she’s been down, but recently she has morphed into quite the bad girl on the Real Housewives of ...
‘9-1-1’ Moves On Without Bobby — But Fans Are Divided Over His Final Goodbye
Years from now, when 9-1-1 has run its course, we’ll look back on the procedural as two eras: Before Bobby’s Death (BBD) and After (ABD). As of Thursday’s devastating hour, we’re officially in the latter. When the episode begins, two weeks have passed since Bobby ...
