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Crosby and MacKinnon back together for Canada at the ice hockey worlds after 10 years

Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon reunite to play for Canada at the 2025 ice hockey world championship opening Friday in Stockholm and Herning.
Their reunion, after 10 years, follows MacKinnon's Colorado Avalanche early playoff exit and precedes NHL players' return to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Crosby brings his 37 years of experience including three Stanley Cups, two Olympic golds, and membership in the Triple Gold Club, while MacKinnon aims for his fourth worlds appearance.
Veteran Marc-Andre Fleury, age 40, postponed retirement to join Crosby and MacKinnon, and Canada enters the tournament as the most successful team with 28 titles.
This tournament acts as the last major international event for men's hockey leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Canada consistently viewed as a top contender alongside rivals such as the reigning champions, the Czech Republic.

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