Marie-Philip Poulin participated in Canada’s practice session on Friday in Italy, raising questions about her readiness for the team’s upcoming elimination match in the women’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Poulin sustained a right knee injury following a collision with the boards during Canada’s 5-1 win against Czechia earlier in the week. Despite briefly returning to play during a power play, the 34-year-old quickly retreated to the bench and did not resume the game. Subsequently, Poulin sat out the following game against the United States, as well as the victory over Finland on Thursday.
As Canada gears up to face Germany in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Poulin’s availability remains uncertain. When questioned about her status, Poulin responded with a cautious “we’ll see.”
The team and fans eagerly await updates on Poulin’s condition as they prepare for the crucial quarterfinal matchup.