Crosby Tests Battered Body Before Canada Semis

Sidney Crosby skates gingerly ahead of Team Canada's semifinal clash, pushing his lower-body injury to the limit after sitting out the quarters. The Penguins captain, who limped off against Czechia and skipped the gold-medal heartbreak versus USA, insists he's close but knows the stakes for both club and country. With Pittsburgh counting on a quick return from IR, every stride he takes now carries the weight of a late-season playoff push.