It is the final men’s international test before the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, where NHL players return to the Olympics after 12 years.

Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon are teaming up once again to represent Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championship, marking their first collaboration in a decade. As the NHL playoffs continue to captivate fans,

Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon will bring their Nova Scotia swagger to the IIHF World Championship in Sweden and Denmark. Crosby was added to Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming tournament late Sunday. MacKinnon will also play for Canada, agent Pat Brisson told The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. Brisson represents Crosby and MacKinnon.