John Cooper, the head coach of the Canadian national hockey team, has indicated that there is still hope for team captain Sidney Crosby to participate in the upcoming Olympic semifinal against Finland. This statement follows Crosby's injury during the quarterfinal match against the Czech Republic, in which he had to leave the game early due to a leg injury. The Canadian media outlet TSN reported that Cooper is assessing Crosby's condition daily and believes that if Crosby is able to play, he will.

The Olympic tournament semi-finals will take place in Milan, with Canada facing Finland and the USA playing Slovakia. Crosby is currently 38 years old and has had a significant impact on the tournament, having scored two goals and provided four assists in four matches. He aims to make history by becoming one of the first Canadian hockey players to win three gold medals, having previously secured golds in the 2010 Vancouver and 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

As Crosby participates in Friday's training session, the likelihood of his participation against Finland remains uncertain. While his return would be a boost for the Canadian team, the coaching staff is keeping a cautious approach regarding his health leading up to this crucial matchup.