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Perron (hip) won’t play for Canada in Worlds, MacKinnon will

David Perron

David Perron

AP

Those looking for ways to connect Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon with fellow Nova Scotia-native Sidney Crosby got more fuel today. At the age of 18, MacKinnon has been added to Team Canada’s roster for the World Championship, just like Crosby was in 2006, per the Canadian Press.

MacKinnon had two goals and 10 points in seven playoff games, but it wasn’t enough to put the Avalanche past Minnesota in the first round. The Calder Trophy favorite will have a tough time living up to Crosby’s Worlds debut though, as the Penguins forward had eight goals and 16 points in nine games in the 2006 tournament.

Philadelphia Flyers forwards Brayden Schenn and Matt Read were also added to Canada’s roster.

Canada lost Edmonton’s David Perron though. The Oilers announced that the 25-year-old forward is dealing with a hip injury.

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