Subban in, St. Louis out on Team Canada roster

Team Canada has announced its 25-man roster for the Sochi Olympics, and it’s built around key contributors from the team that won gold four years ago in Vancouver.

Sidney Crosby, who scored the game-winning goal over the United States in overtime, is back and likely will be named captain.

Roberto Luongo, who was in net for the completion of the 2010 tournament, could get another chance next month as he’s back on the roster following some tumultuous times.

Jonathan Toews, Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Patrice Bergeron are also among the Vancouver medallists named to the team.

John Tavares and Carey Price lead the group of newcomers, which also includes the injured Steven Stamkos, who is already skating and would like to return from a broken leg before the start of the Olympics.

Canada beat the United States in overtime to win the gold medal in 2010 when Crosby beat Ryan Miller.

It was Canada’s second gold medal since the NHL began sending its players at the 1998 Nagano Games.

Canada opens the Sochi Games Feb. 13 against Norway.

The full roster:

Goalies
Roberto Luongo – Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Carey Price – Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Mike Smith – Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)

Defence
Jay Bouwmeester – St. Louis Blues (NHL)
Drew Doughty – Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Dan Hamhuis – Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Duncan Keith – Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
Alex Pietrangelo – St. Louis Blues (NHL)
PK Subban – Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Marc-Édouard Vlasic – San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Shea Weber – Nashville Predators (NHL)

Forwards
Jamie Benn – Dallas Stars (NHL)
Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins (NHL)
Jeff Carter – Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Matt Duchene – Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Ryan Getzlaf – Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
Chris Kunitz – Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Patrick Marleau – San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Rick Nash – New York Rangers (NHL)
Corey Perry – Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
Patrick Sharp – Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)
John Tavares – New York Islanders (NHL)
Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)

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