Canadian Olympic coach Jon Cooper: "Just imagine the effect it's going to have on a 19- and 20-year-old; it's unparalleled."

Sidney Crosby will play in the IIHF World Championship for the third time in his career — and first time since 2015. Hockey Canada announced Sunday evening that Crosby is joining its roster before its first game this Saturday in Stockholm.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will be suiting up for Team Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championships. Crosby last suited up for Team Canada at the World Championships in 2015, when he was the captain of the team that won gold that year.