Penguins' Crosby & Canucks' Hughes could miss 4 Nations Face-Off
Anytime you schedule an in-season hockey tournament, there's certainly a chance some injuries are going to force players to miss out on the event, and with the 4 Nations Face-Off starting next week, it sounds like a couple of big names are in jeopardy.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby got tangled up last night against the New Jersey Devils, and had to leave the game for a short period of time. Crosby hurt his leg and midsection, and while he did return to the game, he missed practice on Wednesday, and continues to be evaluated.
Sidney Crosby is “being evaluated for an upper-body injury.” He returned to the game on Tuesday after this collision, but missed practice on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/gB4pxt99aH
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 5, 2025
Sidney Crosby is being evaluated after this awkward collision in a game against the Devils last night. He was able to return but missed today’s practice. The 4-Nations Tournament begins on February 12.
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 5, 2025
(H/T @Real_RobRossi , 🎥: @BR_OpenIce ) pic.twitter.com/c2wittXE7L
Meanwhile in Vancouver, captain Quinn Hughes missed Tuesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche, and reports have surfaced he won't be available for the Canucks for the rest of the week. Head coach Rick Tocchet is admittedly concerned for Hughes, and knows he wants to represent Team USA, but his obligations to get healthy for the Canucks should be at the forefront.
Quinn Hughes won’t travel with the Canucks to San Jose, and will miss his 3rd straight game.
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 5, 2025
The first game of Four Nations Face-Off for Team USA is in one week. pic.twitter.com/HE4KIHvTgN
Rick Tocchet when asked about Quinn Hughes and his availability for the 4 Nations:
— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) February 5, 2025
“It depends on the next 48 hours.”
“We’ll sit down with Quinn and talk to him.”
“Like every player, you’re concerned about safety and health.”#Canucks @Sportsnet650
The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament runs from February 12-20 between Boston and Montreal, with Canada, USA, Finland and Sweden represented.
Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
