Sidney Crosby Makes History
Sidney Crosby has officially etched his name into Pittsburgh Penguins history by surpassing hockey icon Mario Lemieux for the top spot on the franchise’s all-time points leaderboard. The milestone was achieved during a game against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, where Crosby registered an assist on a power play in the first period. This assist marked his 1,724th career point, pulling him ahead of Lemieux, a legendary figure in both the Penguins organization and the wider NHL community.
Crosby’s Current Season Performance
At 38 years old, Crosby continues to showcase his elite skills in the current NHL season, accumulating 20 goals and 37 points over the course of 35 games. His current trajectory suggests he could end the season with 47 goals, which would mark the second-best total of his illustrious career. If he maintains his performance, Crosby is also on track to achieve his 21st consecutive season averaging at least a point per game, thereby extending his own record of 20 such seasons.
Future Milestones
Looking ahead, the future Hall of Famer is just 32 points away from eclipsing Steve Yzerman for seventh on the NHL’s all-time scoring list, and needs only 11 more goals to move past Brendan Shanahan into 14th place on the league’s all-time goals tally.
Off-Ice Developments
On a different note, the Penguins have made headlines off the ice as well. Recently, General Manager Kyle Dubas provided insights into a surprising trade that involved goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin being sent to the Edmonton Oilers. In return, the Penguins received goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, as well as a second-round draft pick for 2029. This trade caught the attention of both fans and players alike, indicating a significant move for the team as it navigates the season.
