The team is competing at the IIHF World Championship, with Crosby joining the squad while Mathew Barzal is listed as a precaution due to a minor pre-existing injury. Several NHL players such as Macklin Celebrini, Mark Scheifele, Morgan Rielly, and John Tavares have been reported as committed to the roster to the roster for the tournament. Past campaigns saw them reach the semifinal stage, with Cozens scoring the overtime winner in 2024 prelims and Canada finishing atop Group A in that year's event. This follows Hockey Canada’s ongoing effort to assemble a roster featuring top NHL talent for international competition.