Canada opened practice Monday ahead of 4 Nations with a relieving injury return and a first look at its plan for lines and pairings.

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.

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,