Sidney Crosby Sets Olympic Record, Leads Canada to Dominant Victory Over France
Milano-Cortina, Italy – Sidney Crosby, captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Team Canada, has cemented his legacy as one of hockey’s all-time greats, surpassing Jarome Iginla to become Canada’s all-time leading scorer in Winter Olympics featuring NHL players. This milestone came during a commanding 10-2 victory over France in the preliminary round of the Milano-Cortina Olympics on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Crosby’s Record-Breaking Performance
Crosby’s three-point performance – one goal and two assists – brought his career Olympic point total to 16, eclipsing the previous record of 14 held by Jarome Iginla [CBS News], [Yahoo Sports] and [CBC Sports]. He now has two goals and five assists for seven points so far in the Milano-Cortina Olympics [CBS News].
Game Recap: Canada vs. France
Canada completed a perfect preliminary round with a dominant 10-2 win over France. Macklin Celebrini contributed two goals and an assist, while Connor McDavid and Mark Stone each tallied a goal and two assists [CBC Sports]. Cale Makar, Tom Wilson, Devon Toews, Bo Horvat, and Brandon Hagel also found the back of the net for the Canadians.
The game also saw a spirited moment as Tom Wilson dropped the gloves in a fight with Pierre Crinon after the French defender delivered a forearm to the face of Nathan MacKinnon [CBC Sports]. Both players were ejected from the game.
McDavid Also Breaks Record
In addition to Crosby’s achievement, Connor McDavid also made history, recording three points in the game to surpass Jonathan Toews’ previous record for most points in a single Olympic Games by a Canadian NHL player [CBC Sports].
Looking Ahead
Canada (3-0-0-0) will now await the winner of the qualification playoff between Czechia and Denmark to determine their quarterfinal opponent [CBC Sports]. Head coach Jon Cooper emphasized the team’s focus on continuous improvement as they advance in the tournament [CBC Sports].
Key Takeaways
- Sidney Crosby is now Canada’s all-time leading Olympic scorer among NHL players with 16 points.
- Canada finished the preliminary round with a perfect 3-0 record.
- Connor McDavid broke the Canadian record for most points in a single Olympic Games by an NHL player.
- Canada will face either Czechia or Denmark in the quarterfinals.