Sidney Crosby, the celebrated captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, has distinguished himself once again by surpassing Mario Lemieux to become the franchise’s all-time leader in assists. This milestone was achieved in a 3-2 victory against the New York Islanders, where Crosby’s assist to teammate Michael Bunting secured his 1,034th career assist. The Cole Harbour native received a standing ovation from fans in the Pittsburgh arena, marking a significant achievement in his illustrious NHL career.
Crosby now ranks 12th in NHL history for career assists, trailing only Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky, and Steve Yzerman in terms of assists with a single team. Reflecting on this accomplishment, Crosby expressed his appreciation for the players who preceded him and shared that he plans to gift the record-breaking puck to his father.
Mario Lemieux, a legendary figure himself, extended his congratulations, acknowledging Crosby’s exceptional talent and contribution to the team. At 37, Crosby has completed 1,310 regular-season games, while Lemieux played 915, underscoring the consistency and impact Crosby has maintained throughout his career.
