TSN's Ryan Rishaug reported a 70% chance Crosby will play, though coach Jon Cooper offered no definitive update on his recovery. The oldest player on Canada's roster is a key third-line center and powerplay contributor when healthy.
Team Canada faces a dilemma if Crosby dresses but can't continue - they would be short a player. If he doesn't play, they lose a leader and Olympic legend who still impacts locker room conversations. Official lineups won't be released until approximately one hour before Sunday's game.