After missing Pittsburgh's final two games before the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Sidney Crosby took part in Canada's first practice Monday and declared himself good to go. When it comes to a rare chance to play in an international tournament with the best players in the world,

Team Canada will have Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby when they open the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Crosby missed his first game in over two years Friday but also appeared to take a step toward playing in the 4 Nations next week.

“Sidney Crosby is traveling to Montreal and hopes to play for Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off…” Kaplan reported. “Crosby…is desperate to play in the tournament, sources told ESPN. The Penguins will leave the decision up to Crosby whether or not he participates, and he will take as much time as he can to decide if he's ready, sources told ESPN.”

The Pittsburgh Penguins are already one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, but things don’t seem to be looking up any time soon. Already without star

The Pittsburgh Penguins are hosting their annual Dad’s Trip with a pair of games remaining before the 4 Nations Face-Off Break. With games on the road against t

Penguins star Sidney Crosby, who has missed two games with an arm injury, is hoping to play for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, sources told ESPN.