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Sidney Crosby reached the top of the Pittsburgh Penguins all-time scoring list while showing he still drives this club through elite offense and leadership. Crosby's mix of playmaking and goal scoring put him ahead of all other Penguins greats, setting an 8th place mark in NHL history too.
This milestone matters because Pittsburgh kept rolling with contributions at even strength and on special teams, with Crosby at the center of most high danger plays.
Crosby now has more points in franchise history than any Penguin ever, a record that stood for decades until he eclipsed it this season. He sits eighth on the NHL's all-time points list, a measure of sustained excellence across many seasons.
That places Crosby among all hockey legends in a rarefied group while still skating like a player hungry for playoff success. His vision has led countless zone entries that turn into shots and scoring chances.
Crosby's impact goes beyond the raw point total, it's in how he makes teammates better night after night. Pittsburgh's power play rises with his presence, and the way he manages the puck under pressure reflects his veteran savvy. When the Penguins need to tilt the ice, he takes faceoffs in critical moments and drives possession out of tough corners.
Crosby's impact goes beyond the raw point total, it's in how he makes teammates better night after night. Pittsburgh's power play rises with his presence, and the way he manages the puck under pressure reflects his veteran savvy. When the Penguins need to tilt the ice, he takes faceoffs in critical moments and drives possession out of tough corners.
This achievement also reminds fans of how durable and consistent Crosby has been since he joined the league as a first overall pick. He's tied to the city and franchise in a way few athletes ever are, with memorable playoff runs and Stanley Cup trophies behind him. The milestone felt like a celebration of not just offense, but overall hockey intelligence.
Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh Penguins in historic points
The Penguins broadcast and social feeds lit up as Crosby crossed the mark, and fans responded with the kind of reverence usually reserved for franchise icons. Pittsburgh supporters know how many clutch moments he's delivered, and this was another chapter in that story.
Crosby didn't get here by counting minutes, he got here by creating chances and finishing plays when it counted most. His teammates - young and old - have fed off that competitive spirit all season.
The milestone gives the Penguins extra momentum as the schedule tightens and playoff positioning matters even more. It's a benchmark that anchors the narrative around this club and what it hopes to accomplish in the next months, with Crosby leading the charge.