It is Canada's first gold medal since 2007 and the 25th time it has won the World Championship.
Crosby joins the Triple Gold Club for players who have won the Stanley Cup, an Olympic gold medal and a World Championship. He is the 26th player and ninth Canadian-born player to do so. Crosby is the first to captain all three championship teams.
"It is a great honor joining the Triple Gold Club. I've been fortunate to play for some great teams," Crosby said, according to the IIHF website. "You need some luck too. Guys have played in different events and sometimes you don't get the luck.