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The Penguins and Team Canada captain surpassed Jarome Iginla for the most points by an NHL player with the goal. So far during the Milano-Cortina Olympics, Crosby has recorded two goals and five assists for seven points. In 2026, Crosby is looking to win his third Olympic gold medal after winning gold in 2010 and 2014.
Connor Hellebuyck has been the best regular season goalie of this era of the NHL. Playing for the Winnipeg Jets, he has won three Vezina Trophies for the top goaltender in the league. In the postseason, though, Hellebuyck hasn't been the same guy. Team USA is hoping that's not the case in Sunday's gold medal game against Canada.
Which country at the 2026 Winter Olympics has the most NHL players on its men's hockey roster? Here's a country-by-country breakdown of the teams.
Ivanie Blondin remembers the moment Sidney Crosby walked through the door. Canada had table tennis set up in the country's athlete lounge at the 2014 Olympics. The hockey icon picked up a paddle. Blondin did the same.