Crosby, Canada Brush Off Italy After Penalty-Heavy Nuisance

Sidney Crosby and Team Canada are rolling through the World Championship scene, but the whistle is still making itself known. Even in a lopsided game against Italy, the penalties became part of the conversation, which is usually what happens when the favorite is doing the pushing and the officials start reaching for the arm. Crosby has seen enough international and pro hockey to know that these games can get weird fast when the calls start stacking up, and Canada has to keep its focus anyway.