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Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Lemieux’s franchise record for assists
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for most assists in team history during the second period Sunday against the New York Islanders.
Crosby was behind the net when he sent a backhand feed to Michael Bunting, who buried a power-play goal behind Marcus Hogberg at 1:36, putting the Penguins ahead 2-0. After the goal was announced, play briefly stopped as Crosby received a standing ovation and waved his glove to acknowledge the hometown crowd.
Crosby now has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman — have more assists with a single team.
Crosby scored a goal and added three assists to tie the record during a 7-3 home win Monday against Philadelphia. Crosby thought he broke the mark during a road loss on Saturday against the Islanders, but the assist was taken away.
Lemieux, who finished his Hall of Fame career with 1,723 points, led Pittsburgh to its first two Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992 as a player and owned the team when Crosby captioned the Penguins to championships in 2009, 2016 and 2017.
Crosby has two goals and 13 points in his last eight games.
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In a historic moment for the Pittsburgh Penguins, captain Sidney Crosby has surpassed Mario Lemieux to become the franchise leader in assists. Crosby achieved this milestone during a game against the New York Rangers, where he notched his 637th career assist as a Penguin.
Crosby, who has been a cornerstone of the Penguins’ success for over a decade, has consistently displayed his exceptional playmaking abilities, setting up countless goals for his teammates throughout his career. Surpassing Lemieux, a legendary figure in Penguins history, is a testament to Crosby’s remarkable skill and longevity in the NHL.
As Crosby continues to add to his impressive resume, fans and analysts alike marvel at his consistency and leadership both on and off the ice. With this latest record-breaking achievement, Crosby solidifies his place as one of the greatest players in Penguins history and cements his legacy as a future Hall of Famer.
Congratulations to Sidney Crosby on this monumental accomplishment, and here’s to many more assists and victories in the captain’s illustrious career with the Pittsburgh Penguins. #LetsGoPens
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