Penguins’ Sidney Crosby records assist for Canada in win against Slovenia

Seth Rorabaugh TribLive Fri, May 22, 2026 • 01:18 PM

Canada forward Dylan Cozens (No. 24) celebrates a goal with his linemates Macklin Celebrini (No. 71), Sidney Crosby (No. 87) and defenseman Denton Mateychuk a preliminary round game against Slovenia at International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament in Fribourg, Switzerland on Friday. (Keystone via AP)

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby recorded an assist for Canada, which defeated Slovenia, 3-1, during a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament at BCF Arena in Fribourg, Switzerland, on Friday.

Opening the contest on the left wing of the top line, Crosby logged 16:04 of ice time and had one shot.

Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon started the game on the left side of Canada’s top pairing and clocked 14:51 of ice time on 19 shifts while recording one shot.

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Canada will face Slovakia in a preliminary round contest on Sunday, 2:20 p.m.