In what should come as no surprise to just about everyone, Team Canada on Thursday announced that Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will serve a team captain for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

Once again, the longtime Penguins' captain will have a chance to lead Canada on the international scene, vying for a fourth gold medal in four tries

As expected, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was named as captain of Canada’s entry into the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off event. Crosby is the NHL’s longest tenured active captain, having served in that role for the Penguins since 2007.

The Pittsburgh Penguins won their first game in Salt Lake City, with Sidney Crosby scoring an overtime winner against the Utah Hockey Club.

As they prepare for a game against the Utah Hockey Club (21-21-7), the Pittsburgh Penguins (20-24-8) are keeping their eye on two players on the injury report. The game begins at 9:30 PM ET on

The Pittsburgh Penguins look to stop a three-game losing streak with a victory against the Utah Hockey Club when they face off on Wednesday, Jan. 29.