TSN’s Darren Dreger first reported Crosby’s travel plans, while ESPN later confirmed that the Penguins captain is “desperate to play” in the tournament despite an upper-body injury that has sidelined him for Pittsburgh’s last two NHL games before the break.

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.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been without Sidney Crosby for two games with a left arm injury. Crosby has been practicing since the injury but his status for the 4 Nations Face-Off is still up in the air.

Crosby suffered the injury during Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils. He briefly left the ice but returned to finish the game. However, he did not participate in practice Wednesday and has missed the Penguins’ last two games against the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers after skating on his own on Thursday and in Friday's practice.

The Team Canada captain's status for the tournament has not been determined as he works through an upper-body injury.

Sidney Crosby missed last night's Penguins game against the Rangers with an injury, and head coach Mike Sullivan provided an update, saying it's 'encouraging'.

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.

The Sidney Crosby watch has officially reached peak level, including among his Canadian teammates for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. Anthony Cirelli is a testament to that. “It would mean the world to us if he can play,

This would appear to be a positive sign for the Canadians. According to a breaking news report from National Hockey League insider Darren Dreger, it appears that Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will at least make an attempt to play at the upcoming Four Nations Face-Off.