MONTREAL -- The Sidney Crosby watch for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off reached peak level before the Pittsburgh Penguins center practiced with Canada on Monday and was deemed ready to play the best-on-best tournament beginning against Sweden at Bell Centre in Montreal on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS).

Sidney Crosby says he's good to go for Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off after getting injured in one of Pittsburgh's final games before the break in the NHL season.

International intrigue is one of many ties that bind the long-lasting relationship between Rick Tocchet and Sidney Crosby. They have enjoyed incredible individual success — often in stunning game-defining fashion or playing in pain while representing Canada — and are intent on helping history repeat itself when the 4-Nations Face-Off tournament opens Wednesday against Sweden in Montreal.