Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reached a significant milestone on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens by surpassing Mario Lemieux to become the Penguins’ all-time leading scorer. However, Crosby isn’t slowing down; he added another point during Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.<\/p>\n
By assisting Brian Rust’s goal in the first period, Crosby notched his 1,080th career assist, moving ahead of Adam Oates to claim eighth place on the NHL’s all-time assists leaderboard. He now needs just 30 more assists to surpass Joe Thornton, who holds seventh place.<\/p>\n
At 38 years old, Crosby has tallied 645 goals and 1,725 points in his prestigious NHL career. If he maintains his current pace, he has a strong chance to move into sixth place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list this season and could also climb to sixth in career assists. So far this season, Crosby has recorded 20 goals and 38 points in 36 games.<\/p>\n
Sidney Crosby, standing alone at the peak of Penguins history, continues to set new standards of greatness and has officially overtaken NHL icon Mario Lemieux for the franchise\u2019s most points. <\/p>\n
Fan Take: This milestone is a testament to Crosby\u2019s enduring excellence and consistency, inspiring fans and players alike. His pursuit of all-time records not only enriches his legacy but also elevates the stature of the sport, showcasing the impact a single player can have on hockey history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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