The veteran Los Angeles Kings defenseman was added to the roster late Saturday as an injury replacement for Alex Pietrangelo.

Team Canada’s top power-play unit looks like it’s going to be quite a big problem for other teams at the 4 Nations Face-Off. If the first practice is any indication, expect Canada’s best to join forces.

MONTREAL -- The Sidney Crosby watch for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off reached peak level before the Pittsburgh Penguins center practiced with Canada on Monday and was deemed ready to play the best-on-best tournament beginning against Sweden at Bell Centre in Montreal on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS).

According to a new report from NHL insider Darren Dreger, Sidney Crosby is expected to travel to Montreal in preparation to play the 4 Nations Faceoff, but it's not guaranteed he will be named on the final roster.

When it comes to a rare chance to play in an international tournament with the best players in the world, it was going to take more than an injured arm to keep Crosby out.

Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby, 37, injured last week in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, told reporters on Monday that he's "good to go" for Team Canada's opener against Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off Wednesday night in Montreal.

Pittsburgh Penguins star and Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby assuaged concerns that he would miss the beginning of the new 4 Nations Face-Off, saying he will play Wednesday against Sweden.

Canada's captain announced he will be ready for the 4 Nations opener between Canada and Sweden on Wednesday - and his coaches and teammates couldn't be happier